Chicken and Waffles
A delightful Southern Soul Food recipe that combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles, drizzled in syrup for an irresistible comfort food classic.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying and Waffle making
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for waffles)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt (for waffles)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for waffles)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Butter (for serving)
- Optional toppings: fruit, whipped cream
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture, and prepare for cooking.
- For air frying, preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C) and cook chicken for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For slow cooking, cook on high for about 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- For waffles, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, and oil, then mix with dry ingredients.
- Preheat waffle iron and cook waffles according to instructions, usually about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve waffles warm, topped with crispy chicken, maple syrup, and butter.
Notes
Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Waffles can be frozen and reheated in the toaster for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg