Chicken And Waffles Recipe
Southern fried chicken on a fluffy waffle, served with syrup.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Waffles
For Serving
Method
For the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil. Fry for about 10-12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
For the Waffles
- 7
Preheat the Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 8
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 9
- 10
Combine the Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- 11
Cook the Waffles
Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 4-6 minutes or until golden brown.
For Serving
- 12
Serve the Dish
Place a waffle on a plate, top with a piece of fried chicken, and drizzle with maple syrup. Add butter on top if desired.
