Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles with this classic Chicken and Waffles recipe. This Southern comfort food dish is a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors that makes a delicious meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fried Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into halves or tenders)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- maple syrup and butter for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Fry chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until smooth. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm waffles topped with crispy chicken, butter, and maple syrup.
Notes
- You can use bone-in chicken if preferred, just adjust the cooking time.
- For extra crispiness, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour mixture.
- Serve with spicy honey or hot sauce for a kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1 waffle
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
