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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Waffles
Chili Maple Syrup
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Frying Station
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Dredge the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinate and let the excess liquid drip off. In a shallow dish, place the flour and season it with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the dredged chicken thighs into the hot oil. Fry for about 10-12 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken and place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Waffles
- 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 the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, 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 the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for about 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
Chili Maple Syrup
- 10
Prepare the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, red chili flakes, and lime juice. Heat over low heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through and the flavors meld.