Fried Chicken & Waffle Recipe
Fried chicken tenders, cinnamon waffle, warm maple cane syrup, candied pecans
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken Tenders
Cinnamon Waffle
Candied Pecans
Maple Cane Syrup
Method
Fried Chicken Tenders
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine chicken breast tenders and buttermilk. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Bread and Fry the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Cinnamon Waffle
- 5
Preheat the Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 6
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
- 7
- 8
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Cook the Waffles
Pour batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown, usually about 5 minutes.
Candied Pecans
- 10
- 11
- 12
Cool the Pecans
Remove from heat and spread the pecans on parchment paper to cool.
Maple Cane Syrup
- 13
Mix the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and cane syrup. Heat over low heat until warm.
