Homecomin' Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Crispy fried chicken served on a fluffy waffle with a side of syrup.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken
For the Waffles
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces and buttermilk. Ensure all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Making the Waffles
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 6
- 7
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- 8
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour an appropriate amount of batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Assembling and Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Place a waffle on a plate, top with a crispy fried chicken piece, and repeat for additional servings.
- 10
Drizzle with Syrup
Serve with warm maple syrup on the side for drizzling over the chicken and waffles.
