Chicken and Waffles

Chicken and Waffles

Crispy golden fried chicken served over fluffy waffles and drizzled with maple syrup — the perfect comfort food fusion of sweet and savory.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless chicken thighs or drumsticks

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Waffles:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 ¼ cups milk

• 2 large eggs

• 4 tablespoons melted butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Fried Chicken:

1. Marinate Chicken:
   In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for more flavor).

2. Coat & Fry:
   Heat oil in a deep skillet to 180°C (350°F). Dredge chicken in flour until fully coated. Fry for 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

For the Waffles:

1. Make the Batter:
   In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

2. Cook Waffles:
   Heat waffle iron and grease lightly. Pour batter and cook according to your waffle maker's instructions until golden and crisp.

To Serve:

• Stack waffles on a plate, top with crispy chicken.

• Drizzle generously with maple syrup or hot honey.

• Optional: Add butter or serve with coleslaw on the side.

Tips:

• Don’t skip the buttermilk marinade — it makes the chicken juicy and tender.

• Use a wire rack to keep fried chicken crispy while you make waffles.

• Make it spicy with a dash of cayenne in the flour or a spicy maple syrup.