(Not Kentucky) Fried Chicken and Waffles

While J romps around SouthEast Asia eating the likes of pad thai and tandoori chicken, I have been in the US, happily stuffing my face with good old American classics, such as fried chicken and waffles! Yes, although not as common as the hamburger, this Southern dish is quintessentially American and no doubt only found in this country. How fitting it was, then, that I dined at a restaurant in the nation's capital, aptly named the Founding Farmers, a restaurant that embraces the farm-to-table concept (and as a side note, always brings the 'we are farmers, bum ba da bum bum bum bum!' song in the insurance commercial to my mind when I hear the name). For brunch, I debated extensively with myself whether to order the signature Fried Chicken and Waffles dish since I don't fundamentally like fried chicken all that much to be completely honest with myself, but my sister convinced me to do it and I was quickly persuaded. The dish ended up being a complete winner! We asked for the eggs to come scrambled, and a thick piece of crisply battered fried chicken with thick, moist white meat inside sat on top of a thick waffle that was perfectly crunchy on the outside and light, yet substantial inside. Coated with a layer of syrup, the chicken, egg and waffle together provided a sweet and savory bite, resembling a more sophisticated version of the McGriddle. J, this was better than what we had at Buttermilk Channel!