Sassy Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Fried chicken served on a fluffy waffle with maple syrup.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken
For the Waffles
For Serving
Method
Prepare the Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and chicken thighs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well-coated. Set aside.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Waffles
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 6
- 7
Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; small lumps are okay.
- 8
Cook the Waffles
Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve the Dish
- 9
Assemble the Dish
Place a waffle on a plate, top with a piece of fried chicken, and drizzle generously with maple syrup. Serve immediately.
