I love Southern fried chicken, and I’m pretty fond of waffles (savoury with bacon and maple syrup, or sweet) but I cannot imagine the combination as working at all.
They’re both a little dry on the outside and soft on the inside. It feels like they really don’t complement or contrast with each other. I’m sure I’d eat it if I had so alternative, but I can imagine how it is a classic American paring. I’d much rather have fries, slaw, or potato salad which all seem to offer a creamy or crunchy contrast.
Am I missing something? People who like it, what’s good about it? Is the secret lots of maple syrup? Are the waffles different that usual? Is it not actually that popular? I’m a decadent European, so I can’t just go somewhere and try them myself.
Is that dark gravy in the meat juice + stock + flour sense or that crazy white paste from “biscuits” & “gravy”? Some sort of sauce makes sense, because I’m concerned it’s all a bit dry…
Like the biscuits and gravy. It’s using milk instead of stock and a roux from flour and whatever fat you’d like. Ideally, render some of the trimmed chicken fat to make your roux. Thin out with more milk if needed and just add pepper for seasoning. It’s basic and doesn’t require anything fancy. Add Tabasco or similar hot sauce to your liking.