Description
Southern comfort classic Chicken and Waffles brings crispy fried chicken together with golden, fluffy waffles for an irresistible meal. Savory meets sweet in this soul food favorite that promises a perfect balance of crunch and comfort for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 piece chicken
Grains and Bread:
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1 waffle
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon salt (28 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1.5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (2 grams)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk and seasonings for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare waffle batter by mixing dry and wet ingredients until smooth, avoiding overmixing to maintain a light texture.
- Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat around 375°F for crispy golden waffles.
- Drain marinated chicken and coat thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F for optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully fry chicken pieces until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- While chicken fries, cook waffles in preheated waffle iron until crisp and golden, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Drain fried chicken on wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Place hot, crispy waffles on serving plates and top with freshly fried chicken.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup generously over chicken and waffles for the perfect sweet and savory combination.
- Garnish with optional chopped herbs or additional seasoning to enhance presentation and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chicken with crispy, well-seasoned coating for maximum flavor contrast with waffles.
- Experiment with different waffle batters like buttermilk, cornmeal, or even adding herbs to enhance taste complexity.
- Serve immediately after cooking to maintain the chicken’s crispiness and waffle’s warmth, preventing sogginess.
- Consider alternative protein options like plant-based chicken for vegetarian versions or gluten-free waffles for dietary accommodations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg