Chicken & Waffle Recipe
classic southern fried chicken breast strips on a waffle, served with country gravy & syrup
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Waffles
Gravy
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together flour and cornstarch. Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
Frying Chicken
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Waffle Preparation
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 6
- 7
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 8
Cook Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
Gravy Preparation
- 9
- 10
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 11
Season Gravy
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Assembly
- 12
Plate the Dish
Place a waffle on a plate, top it with crispy fried chicken, and generously drizzle with country gravy. Serve with a side of maple syrup.