Jul 14 2026
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Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Inspired by Chick-A-Dee of Lewiston
Time2h
Serves4

Southern fried chicken over a Belgian waffle.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Chicken Coating

Fried Chicken

Waffles

Serving

Method

Marinate Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Prepare Chicken Coating

  1. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 4

    Coat Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.

Fry Chicken

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil. Fry for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).

  3. 7

    Drain Chicken

    Remove the fried chicken and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

Prepare Waffles

  1. 8

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 9

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. 10

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 11

    Cook Waffles

    Preheat your waffle maker and then pour the batter into the waffle maker. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Serve

  1. 12

    Assemble

    Place a waffle on a plate, top with a piece of fried chicken, and drizzle with maple syrup. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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