Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken and Oat Flour Waffles
Crispy-skinned roasted chicken piled on top of a golden, cinnamon-kissed waffle is the kind of comfort food that feels indulgent but is actually working hard for your body. The chicken is rubbed with a blend of turmeric, ginger, smoked paprika, and black pepper — a lineup of spices well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties — then roasted at high heat until the skin crackles and the meat is juicy all the way through. The waffles swap in oat flour and unsweetened almond milk, keeping things wholesome without sacrificing that fluffy, slightly crisp texture you want underneath all that chicken. Avocado oil does the heavy lifting throughout, replacing inflammatory refined oils in both the spice rub and the waffle batter. A drizzle of raw honey at the end adds just enough sweetness to tie the savory and warm spice notes together beautifully. This recipe serves four, making it a genuinely satisfying weekend brunch or a dinner that feels like a treat. Every ingredient earns its place here, and the result is a plate that tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to be.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb total)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
For the waffles
- 2 cups oat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For serving
- 2–3 tbsp raw honey, for drizzling
Can be omittedraw honey
- hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt. Rub the avocado oil all over the chicken, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.
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