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.
Yeah, that’s why I’m trying to learn what the appeal is. If it’s good, I want to try making it, but I can make decent chicken and good waffles, and I really can’t imagine eating the together. So maybe the waffles need to be a bit different? Or something?
@Acamon no clue… sadly i apparently never had it good as well :D