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Easy Chicken And Waffles

A delightful dish combining crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles, perfect for brunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on preferred for flavor
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • Cooking oil for frying
  • 2 cups waffle mix store-bought or homemade
  • Maple syrup for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Waffle maker
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Start by soaking the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and coat each piece in the seasoned flour.
  5. Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, skin side down. Fry for about 7-10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While the chicken is frying, prepare the waffle batter according to package instructions or your homemade recipe. Preheat your waffle maker.
  7. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown.
  8. Layer the fried chicken on top of the waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.

Notes

This meal is versatile and can be served with various sides like fresh fruit, hash browns, or scrambled eggs.