Description
Southern comfort meets culinary artistry in this irresistible Chicken and Waffles dish that blends crispy golden chicken with fluffy homemade waffles. Crisp textures and rich flavors invite you to savor a classic Southern breakfast that delights with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
dry ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups waffle mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
liquid and additional ingredients:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Cooking oil for frying
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Submerge chicken pieces in tangy buttermilk bath, allowing flavors to penetrate and tenderize the meat for a minimum of 60-120 minutes in a sealed container.
- Create a zesty seasoning blend by combining flour with aromatic garlic powder, smoky paprika, mineral salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a wide, shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then thoroughly coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan until temperature reaches approximately 350 degrees fahrenheit, creating an ideal frying environment.
- Carefully lower flour-coated chicken into hot oil, maintaining consistent temperature and turning occasionally to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- While chicken fries, prepare waffle batter by whisking together dry waffle mix, farm-fresh eggs, creamy milk, and melted butter until smooth and lump-free.
- Preheat waffle iron and pour prepared batter, cooking until edges turn crisp and golden with characteristic honeycomb texture.
- Plate golden waffles as a base, strategically arranging crispy fried chicken on top, then generously drizzle pure maple syrup across the dish for a harmonious sweet-savory experience.
Notes
- Buttermilk works magic for tenderizing chicken, creating incredibly juicy meat with a delicate texture that melts in your mouth.
- Letting chicken marinate longer (up to 4 hours) intensifies flavor and ensures maximum tenderness for a restaurant-quality result.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce to the seasoned flour for spicy lovers who want an extra kick of heat in their chicken coating.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg