Not Your Mom’s Fried Chicken Recipe
Classic comfort food taken to a new level of savory goodness with a batter infused with the flavor of waffles and maple syrup, topped with tangy chicken gravy and served with mashed potatoes and seared garlic green beans.
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, maple syrup, and eggs. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Make the Batter
In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, waffle mix, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring a good coating.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Make the Gravy
In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of the frying oil, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add 2 cups of chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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