Description
Southern comfort shines through this classic Chicken and Waffles dish, blending crispy golden chicken with fluffy buttermilk waffles. Savory meets sweet in a soul-satisfying meal that brings comfort and joy to your plate.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) pepper
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Immerse chicken pieces in a tangy buttermilk bath infused with aromatic spices, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Create a seasoned flour mixture with robust spices, ensuring a well-coated, textured exterior for the chicken.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or Dutch oven, preparing for precise frying technique.
- Carefully dredge marinated chicken through seasoned flour, shaking off excess coating for an even, crisp layer.
- Gently lower chicken into hot oil, frying each piece for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring crispy exterior and juicy interior.
- While chicken fries, prepare waffle batter, whisking ingredients until smooth and free of lumps.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat, lightly greasing surfaces to prevent sticking.
- Pour batter into waffle iron, cooking until edges are crisp and golden, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer freshly fried chicken onto warm, golden waffles, creating a perfect textural contrast.
- Drizzle with pure maple syrup or your preferred accompaniment, serving immediately for maximum flavor and crispness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor infusion and tender meat.
- Use a combination of cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder in the flour dredging mix for extra kick.
- Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness and prevent soggy bottom.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour and use gluten-free waffle mix.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg