Description
Crispy fried chicken served over fluffy golden waffles, drizzled with butter and maple syrup. This Southern-inspired favorite is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, ideal for brunch or a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut in half)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Fried Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken, cover, and marinate at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results). In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, and shake off excess. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on paper towels.
- Waffles: Preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Cook batter in waffle iron until golden and crisp.
- Assemble: Place a waffle on a plate, top with a piece of fried chicken. Add butter and drizzle generously with maple syrup. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double-dredge: dip in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again.
- To save time, use frozen waffles or an air fryer for the chicken.
- Spice it up with cayenne pepper or serve with hot honey instead of syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food
- Method: Frying + Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 750
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 900mg
- Fat: Approx. 35g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 70g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150mg
