Directions

Fried Chicken

1. In a large mixing bowl combine buttermilk, hot sauce and salt and pepper.
2. Add the chicken and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Preheat frying oil to 375° F.
4. In a medium bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika and cayenne.
5. One-piece at a time, remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture and place it in the flour
   mixture and coat thoroughly.
6. Place coated chicken in oil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature is
   165°F.
7. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to catch any excess oil.

Waffles

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a small bowl combine buttermilk and eggs.
4. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and combine.
5. Gently fold in the cheese.
6. Spray oil on the preheated waffle iron, pour on the batter and cook according to the
   manufacturer's directions.
7. Serve immediately with chicken and top with maple syrup, pickles, fresh dill or hot
   peppers.