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Crispy Chicken Waffle

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Enjoy a delightful combination of crispy fried chicken and fluffy golden waffles, perfect for a savory brunch or comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 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 melted butter
  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skin-on
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Maple syrup, for serving
  • Optional: hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the waffle batter.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and melted butter.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients just until smooth; do not overmix. Preheat your waffle iron.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge each piece in the 1 cup flour until fully coated.
  7. Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  8. While the chicken is frying, cook waffles in the preheated waffle iron until crisp and golden.
  9. Serve each waffle topped with a crispy chicken thigh, drizzle with maple syrup and add hot sauce if desired.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-dredge the chicken by dipping it back into the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.

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