Posted on 10/20/2025 6:17:00 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY
Savory and sweet collide for a soulful celebration of flavor on October 20th as we celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day. Imagine a world where ingredients of every spice and spirit find their way into the honeycombs of thick and crispy waffles. Well, that day has arrived.
#ChickenAndWafflesDay
From LA to NYC, this quintessential meal of the rural south made a slow migration to the urban communities to the north and west. But, as odd as it seems, chicken and waffles have been around for more than 150 years. And while no one knows who first put chicken and waffles on the same plate together, we do know the meal was a staple of both African-American cooks and the Pennsylvania Dutch. Part breakfast, part supper, everyone can enjoy Chicken and Waffles any time of the day.
The meal also serves up some hearty combinations. Our only limit is our imaginations. Not only does #ChickenAndWafflesDay bring together two food groups, but it also unites others. For example, friends and families, communities and organizations, and multiple generations.
HOW TO OBSERVE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY
Enjoy your favorite version of chicken and waffles. The limitless combinations entice people to create their own versions. You can, too! Add some gravy or go traditional. Turn yours into a sandwich or make it a mini. Herb it up or go sweeter.
When you order your favorite, give a shout-out to the restaurant - like Roscoe's House of Chicken N' Waffles. They've been serving this delicious staple for over 46 years!
No matter how you celebrate, be sure to invite someone to join you and use #ChickenAndWafflesDay on social media.
NATIONAL CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY HISTORY
Roscoe's House of Chicken N' Waffles in Southern California founded National Chicken and Waffles Day in 2021 to highlight this delicious cuisine pairing and to dedicate the day as one of service and volunteerism. Check out Roscoe’s foundation website to see more ways to get involved and celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day.
The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the first National Chicken and Waffles Day to be observed on October 20, 2021, and annually thereafter.
=========================================================================
Notable Birthdays for October 20
Chauncey Goodrich (1759-1815) - Son-in-law of Noah Webster (creator of the Dictionary) and editor of the first printed version of the Dictionary.
James F. Hinkle (1864-1951) - Banker, politician, and cattle farmer who made significant contributions to the cattle industry.
Frederick Burton (1871-1957) - Actor known for his roles in The Big Trail and One Way Passage.
Charles Ives (1874--1954) - Composer who is considered the leading composer of art music of the 20th century.
Margaret Dumont (1882-1965) - Silent film actress known for her roles in with the Marx Brothers.
Karl Probst (1883-1963) - Car engineer best known for his design of the Bantam Reconnaissance Car (World War II "jeep").
Olive Thomas (1894-1920) - Model and actress who won Most Beautiful Girl in New York City award.
Enolia McMillan (1904-2006) - First female national President of the NAACP.
Arlene Francis (1907-2001) - Television personality on What's My Line?
Stuart Hamblen (1908-1989) - One of the first radio singing cowboys.
Grandpa Jones (1913-1998) - Musician best known for his banjo playing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw.
Tracy Hall (1919-2008) - Chemist known for his work in creating synthetic diamond.
Tom Dowd (1925-2002) - Record producer who is credited with innovating the multitrack recording method.
Mickey Mantle (1931-1995) - Major League baseball player and sportscaster known as one of the sluggers of all time.
William Christopher (1932-2016) - Actor best known as Father Francis John Patrick Mulcahy on M*A*S*H.
Jerry Orbach (1935-2004) - Actor known as Detective Lennie Briscoe on Law and Order.
Wanda Jackson (1937-Still Living) - One of the first female genre crossover singers (rock, country, and gospel) whose career began with You Can't Have My Love.
Robert Pinsky (1940-Still Living) - The first poet to hold The Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress for three years in a row.
David Mancuso (1944-2016) - Famous DJ who created invitation only parties in New York City.
Tom Petty (1950-2017) - Lead singer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Al Greenwood (1951-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band Foreigner.
Richard McWilliam (1953-2013) - Co-founder of the Upper Deck Company.
Thomas Newman (1955-Still Living) - Film score composer and conductor for musical compositions in The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Finding Nemo, and Elemental.
Kamala Harris (1964-Still Living) - The 49th VP of the U.S.
Jonathan I. Schwartz (1965-Still Living) - Founder of CarZone.
Snoop Dogg (1971-Still Living) - Rapper and business mogul.
Memorable Events for October 20
1774 - Continental Congress orders discouragement of entertainment among people.
1786 - The first astronomical expedition in the U.S. is organized by Harvard University.
1803 - The U.S. Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase.
1817 - The first showboat leaves Mississippi on maiden voyage.
1818 - The border between U.S. and Canada (49th parallel) is formed.
1917 - Suffragette Alice Paul begins jail sentence for picketing for the Women's Suffrage Amendment.
1934 - MLB All-Star team (Connie Mack, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Lou Gehrig) sails to Japan for 18-game series.
1947 - The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigating Communist infiltration of the Hollywood film industry.
1955 - Harry Belafonte records "Day-O" (the Banana Boat Song).
1960 - The first mechanized post office opens in Providence, Rhode Island.
1970 -Agronomist Norman Borlaug is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to world food supply.
1973 - President Richard Nixon fires U.S. Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus after they refuse to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox.
1973 - President Nixon proclaims Jim Thorpe as the greatest athlete of the 20th century.
1975 - Supreme Court rules teachers have the authority to spank pupils after one warning.
1977 - The band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashes in woodland in Mississippi, killing 6 people, including three band members.
1997 - The federal government accuses Microsoft for forcing Internet Explorer computers.
Ping!................
I have had Chicken and Waffles at Gladys Knight’s (Georgia) and Lo-Lo’s (Phoenix). Lo-Lo’s is known for attracting the Arizona Football Cardinals. I was underwhelmed. Both places charged dearly and the chicken was nothing special.
Never understood the combination.
A waffle is just and oily pancake with dents in it...............
Heart attack on a plate................
Might as well be “Eat Until You’re Bloated” day.
Bkmk
“1975 - Supreme Court rules teachers have the authority to spank pupils after one warning.”
Man, that would solve some problems today!
All thigs in moderation......but Americans ain’t too good at moderatin’.
My son wanted this for his birthday dinner - there is a new restaurant nearby that prominently features this combination.
I bit the bullet and took him and two of his friends. He said it was the best birthday dinner ever.
I love waffles and I love chicken, but not both at the same time!.................
“Everything in moderation, including moderation.” ― Oscar Wilde.
Same here. Sounds ungodly, like turkey gravy over apple pie.
Too much grease and sugar at the same time for my system to handle.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.