Chicken And Waffles Recipe
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Ingredients
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Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2
Dredge the Chicken
In another bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture. Set aside.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 7-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Waffles
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 5
Cook the Waffles
Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden and crispy.
- 6
Serve
Place a waffle on a plate, top with fried chicken, a pat of butter, and drizzle with maple syrup.