Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Our Chicken and waffles is a dish that typically features fried chicken alongside waffles, often with a sweet element like syrup or powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken
For the Waffles
For Serving
Method
For the Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat and Fry the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated. Fry the chicken in the hot oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Waffles
- 5
Preheat the Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 6
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 7
- 8
Combine and Cook
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the appliance instructions until golden and crispy.
To Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
Place a waffle on a plate, top it with a piece of fried chicken.
- 10
Add Sweetness
Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Serve immediately.