Step 1

Preheat waffle iron.

Step 2

Stir ingredients to get rid of large lumps, batter may be slightly lumpy. Let batter stand for 2 minutes before cooking.

Step 3

Bake batter in a hot waffle iron according to waffle maker manufacturing instructions or until steaming stops and waffles are golden brown.

Step 1

Start by placing the chicken in the buttermilk and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375°F and spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil spray.

Step 3

Combine the pecans, flour, salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.

Step 4

Place the nut mixture in a low flat bowl or baking dish.

Step 5

Remove a piece of chicken from the buttermilk, letting any extra buttermilk drip off and roll the chicken strip in the nut mixture, pressing the coating into the chicken.

Step 6

Once coated place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat all the pieces of chicken, one at a time, in the nut mixture.

Step 7

Keep the chicken evenly spaced in the pan, don't crowd them. Lightly spray the pieces with olive oil spray.

Step 8

Place in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake until the coating is lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, and use a spatula to turn the chicken over and cook until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Be careful to not burn the nuts.

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together the honey and Sriracha sauce and drizzle over chicken and waffle and serve. OPTIONAL: Add more Sriracha if you want it spicier.