Chicken and Waffles Recipe

Name: Chicken and Waffles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1 1/2 cups milk; Vegetable oil for frying; Maple syrup for serving

American · Main course · 55 min total

Chicken and Waffles recipe videos

A classic Southern comfort dish featuring crispy fried chicken served on top of fluffy waffles, drizzled with maple syrup for a sweet and savory combination.

30
min prep

25
min cook

4
servings

680
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups milk
Vegetable oil for frying
Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Add chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. In another bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in melted butter and milk.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (batter may be slightly lumpy).
Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the hot iron and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess.
Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), about 6-8 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Serve each waffle topped with a piece of fried chicken. Drizzle with maple syrup.

Tips

For extra crispy chicken, let the dredged chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying.
Keep cooked waffles warm in a 200°F oven while frying chicken.
Substitute boneless chicken breasts for a leaner option, but adjust cooking time accordingly.

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