Cheddar Scallion Waffles And Dijon Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipes

CHEDDAR SCALLION WAFFLES AND DIJON BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the chicken soak mixture: Stir together the buttermilk, Dijon, salt, paprika and cayenne in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and submerge them to coat. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes but ideally as long as possible (up to 2 hours at room temperature or up to 8 hours, refrigerated).
• For the flour mixture: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F; set a rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
• Combine the flour, salt, mustard powder and baking soda in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the soak mixture and add to the flour mixture, turning to coat. Remove, then dip again in the soak mixture and then again in the flour mixture.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a very large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, shallow-fry the chicken, turning once, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part (avoid bone) registers 165 degrees F, around 15 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to finish cooking through, if necessary.
• For the waffles: Preheat a waffle iron. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, Cheddar, butter, egg yolks and scallions in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix together. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Ladle the mixture into the waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden and cooked through. Serve the chicken on top of the waffles.

MINI FRIED CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR JALAPENO WAFFLES

Steps:

• In a deep, medium-size pot, heat about 3 inches of oil over medium heat until temperature reads 350°F on a thermometer.
• Meanwhile, make the waffles. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, jalapeno, salt and 1 cup of the grated cheese.
• In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the buttermilk and vegetable oil.
• Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
• Heat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick spray. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. (Follow the manufacturer's directions. You may need to adjust amount of batter based on your waffle iron.) Transfer the waffles to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and quarter. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• Make the fried chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper to combine. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow baking dish.
• Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture to coat.
• Working in batches, dip the floured chicken into the buttermilk, then return it to the flour and toss to coat. Working in batches, add the breaded chicken to the hot frying oil. Don't crowd the pot with chicken, as it will bring down the temperature of the oil. Fry until golden brown and the chicken rises to the surface of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
• Just before serving, turn the broiler to low. Scatter the remaining 1 cup grated cheese over the waffles and broil just until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly, then place a piece of chicken on top of a waffle square and secure with a toothpick.
• Serve immediately with hot sauce on the side.

CHEDDAR AND SCALLION BREAD

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a food processor, combine the cheese and butter. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add the scallions and garlic and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the cheese mixture on the cut sides of the bread. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
• Using a serrated knife, cut the bread into 1-inch thick slices and serve.

CHEDDAR-SCALLION BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
• Whisk together the flour, Cheddar, Parmesan, baking powder, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the scallion in a large bowl. Add the cream and the lemon juice. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until it just forms a dough. Gather the dough into a ball and transfer it to a flour-dusted surface. Pat it into a 1/2-inch-thick circle. Cut as many mini biscuits as you can with a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Gently press the scraps together and repeat. Arrange the rounds 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the biscuits with some cream. Bake them in the middle rack of the oven until they are just golden on the bottom, about 12 minutes.