Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By
MacKenzie Smith
MacKenzie Smith
Recipe developer, food stylist, author, and teacher with a passion for sandwiches. She's behind the popular blog Grilled Cheese Social.
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Updated on 11/23/21
Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese with Hot Sauce and Honey
Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese with Hot Sauce and Honey Grilled Cheese Social
Prep: 60 mins
Cook: 7 mins
Total: 67 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1270 Calories
73g Fat
87g Carbs
65g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 1270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73g 93%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 358mg 119%
Sodium 2376mg 103%
Total Carbohydrate 87g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 65g
Vitamin C 2mg 11%
Calcium 1735mg 133%
Iron 8mg 45%
Potassium 890mg 19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

When we think of popular soul food breakfasts, chicken and waffles is probably one of the first menu items that comes to mind. This isn't surprising since it's basically the best combination that's ever existed... but when you pair this modern American classic with another classic—the grilled cheese sandwich—then you've got a combo that can't lose. 

Featuring crispy fried chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a sweet and spicy hot-honey blend that's then grilled between two buttery waffles, this sandwich from Grilled Cheese social will change your life. Guaranteed.  

Ingredients

  • 2 (7-inch round) waffles, frozen and thawed, or homemade

  • 1 cup boneless fried chicken

  • 3 to 4 slices American cheese, or cheddar, or fenugreek Gouda

  • 2 teaspoons salted butter

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2.  Once your frozen waffles thaw to room temp, add half of your cheese onto one of the waffles.

  3. Chop your fried chicken into bite-size nuggets and then place on top. Add hot sauce and honey, adding more or less depending on your taste. Add the remaining cheese and finish by placing the other waffle on top. 

  4. In a cast-iron skillet, add 1 pat of butter and melt until butter develops little bubbles. Add sandwich and cook for a few minutes until the waffle becomes crisp and golden—then flip. Cook for a few minutes on the other side until all the cheese has melted and the outside of the sandwich is crispy. 

  5. Remove from heat and let sit for one minute.

  6. While it's sitting, mix equal parts hot sauce with equal parts honey and serve alongside the sandwich. Enjoy!

Tip

I recommend using local and organic products because let's be real, they just taste better