Description
Chicken and waffles are a delightful combination of crispy, savory chicken and fluffy, warm waffles, creating an unforgettable comfort food experience. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for brunch or dinner, bringing friends and family together over a meal that’s both sweet and savory. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be savoring each delicious bite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying (canola or peanut)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until frothy.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- For the waffles, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, eggs, and milk in another bowl until smooth.
- Preheat the waffle iron and pour batter until slightly overflowing; close to cook until golden.
- Assemble by placing crispy chicken on fluffy waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 waffle (300g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 200mg