Description
A classic Southern dish combining crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a batter.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Coat chicken thighs in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until golden and crispy.
- Serve chicken on waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk overnight.
- Experiment with different spices in the flour mixture.
- Use a mix of white and dark meat for varied textures.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Waffle Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken and waffles, Southern cuisine, comfort food