Description
Indulge in this classic dish that perfectly combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles, all drizzled with sweet maple syrup. This chicken and waffles recipe transforms any meal into a delightful culinary experience, making it an ideal choice for brunch or dinner. With its golden-brown crust and soft texture, each bite is a celebration of flavors that will leave your family and friends raving about your cooking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let them sit while heating oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- In one bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture then coat thoroughly in flour.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil (375°F) for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown; ensure internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- While frying, combine flour, baking powder, eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl to make the waffle batter.
- Cook waffle batter in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown (about 3–5 minutes).
- Serve fried chicken atop waffles, drizzled generously with syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg