Chicken and Waffles
Crispy fried chicken atop fluffy waffles, drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar. A sweet and savory classic that's surprisingly doable on a weeknight.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups waffle mix
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the 1 lb chicken thighs and 1 cup buttermilk. Let soak for 15 minutes while you prepare the waffle batter.
- 2
Prepare the 2 cups waffle mix according to package directions. Cook waffles in a preheated waffle iron until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Keep warm.
- 3
In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup flour, 1 tsp paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 4
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until shimmering (350°F). Fry chicken in batches, without crowding, until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Place a waffle on each plate, top with fried chicken, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- waffle iron
- deep skillet
- mixing bowls
- tongs
- paper towels
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