I'm just gonna say it – this is the best damn chicken and waffles dish I've ever had!

I love how those waffles are baked such that they have that perfect combination of crisp exterior and plush insides – you can see the two distinct textures in the picture for yourself – and that chicken!!! Oh my, that deep-fried slab of chicken thigh deep-fried in a spice coating until golden-brown and gloriously crunchy outside while the flesh within remains succulent and tender.

Stack all these with fresh tomato slices, pickled onion and a generous smear of zingy shichimi ranch sauce, and you've got an outstanding winner.