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Chicken and Waffles

Crispy Chicken and Waffles: Your New Comfort Food Crush

Chicken and Waffles combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles, creating a delightful sweet and savory dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 cups Buttermilk May substitute with milk and lemon juice
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil Can be replaced with canola oil
For the Waffles
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For Serving
  • 1 cup Maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Optional

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Waffle maker
  • mixing bowls
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken by soaking the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
  2. Prepare the coating by mixing all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour mix, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Fry the chicken in heated vegetable oil at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Make the waffle batter by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl, then mixing eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla in another.
  6. Cook the waffles in a preheated waffle maker until golden brown, usually about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve by placing a waffle on a plate, topping it with crispy chicken, and drizzling with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight and monitor oil temperature while frying.

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