Chicken and Waffles Recipe

 

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 65 mins

Servings: 8 chicken and waffles

Yield: 8 chicken and waffle

Introduction: Chicken and waffles is a beloved American dish renowned for its unique blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. This comforting meal combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy, buttery waffles, making it a hearty and satisfying option for any meal of the day. Whether you're serving it with a drizzle of maple syrup or pairing it with greens and pickles, chicken and waffles is a timeless classic that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Ingredients

Fried Chicken:

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Buttermilk Waffles:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

To Serve:

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps to Make It:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and cover with buttermilk. For extra spice, add a few dashes of hot sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
   • When ready to fry, remove from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
   • Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

2. Coat and Fry the Chicken:

   • In a large bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 365°F (185°C).
   • Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly with flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
   • Fry chicken in batches for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
   • Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.

3. Prepare the Waffles:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
   • Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
   • Preheat waffle iron and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Pour batter onto iron and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per waffle.
   • Repeat with remaining batter.

4. Serve:

   • Place fried chicken pieces on top of warm waffles.
   • Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.

Chicken and Waffles Shortcuts: Feel free to streamline the preparation process with these shortcuts:

• Focus on Chicken: Use frozen Belgian waffles or pre-made waffles.
• Focus on Waffles: Opt for prepared or frozen fried chicken, or even chicken nuggets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 892
• Fat: 52g
• Carbohydrates: 62g
• Protein: 46g

Enjoy the comforting flavors of homemade chicken and waffles, a dish rooted in American culinary history and cherished for its delightful contrast of textures and flavors.