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.

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    7 hours ago

    The fqct that the chicken breasing and the waffles have somewhat similar textures is the point - they both get paired with some third thing like maple syrup, or gravy, or hot sauce, providing a contrast with each other

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      2 hours ago

      That’s an intresting take! Maybe the contrasting flavor is more noticeable when the textures are kinda similar? Thanks!