Hot Honey Chicken N’ Waffles Pizza

Ingredients

Fried Chicken
1 lb. chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce

Dry Mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying (at least 2–3 cups, depending on pan size)

Waffle Pizza Crust
2 cups waffle mix
1 1/2 cups water (or as directed)
2 tbsp melted butter
1 egg

Compound Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
Pinch of salt, to taste

Toppings
8 oz Bacio cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Hot Honey, plus more for drizzling
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Optional: hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

1. In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce.
2. Add cubed chicken tenders, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 -24 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Waffle

1. Preheat waffle maker.
2. Prepare waffle batter according to package directions.
3. Cook 4 round waffles, one at a time, until golden and crisp.
4. Set aside on a wire rack to cool slightly.

Compound Butter

1. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, maple syrup, hot sauce, chives, and a pinch of salt.
2. Mix until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or fryer.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix all dry coating ingredients.
3. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
4. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F, about 4–6 minutes.
6. Drain on paper towels.

Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Spread compound butter on one side of each waffle
3. Sprinkle each waffle with about an ounce of Bacio cheese, add fried chicken, and top generously with more shredded Bacio cheese
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted, and waffle edges are crispy
5. Drizzle each pizza with your favorite hot honey and hot sauce, then top with sliced green onions.
6. Serve immediately