Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Classic southern fried chicken breast strips on a Belgian waffle, served with mac & cheese
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Waffles
Mac & Cheese
Method
Chicken
- 1
Prepare Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Coat Chicken
In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- 3
Fry Chicken
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken strips. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Waffles
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 5
- 6
Combine and Cook
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix). Preheat the waffle maker and cook the batter according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Mac & Cheese
- 7
Cook Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 8
- 9
Combine
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated. Heat through if necessary.