Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and waffles is a heavenly comfort food that combines the crunch of perfectly fried chicken with the fluffiness of homemade waffles, all drizzled with sweet maple syrup. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for brunches, lazy weekends, or even late-night snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups waffle mix (or homemade batter)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove each chicken breast from buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry each piece for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While frying, prepare waffle batter according to package instructions or your favorite recipe.
- Cook waffles in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown.
- Serve one waffle topped with crispy chicken and drizzle generously with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 92g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg