Opposites Attract: Weird Food Pairings that Actually Work

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Chicken + Waffles

Chicken and waffles is traditionally associated with Southern cuisine, but before it was a thing, the usual pairing was fried catfish and waffles. Believe it or not, that concept originated in Pennsylvania, and fried chicken was later subbed in when catfish wasn't available. While it may be a universally accepted dish today, it still remains an odd pairing that's surprisingly delicious. Get the recipe here.