Description
Chicken and waffles is a delectable dish that beautifully combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy, sweet waffles, creating an unforgettable comfort food experience. This iconic Southern recipe is perfect for brunch or dinner, delighting family and friends with its harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors. With each bite, you’ll savor the crunch of the chicken paired with warm waffles drizzled in syrup—an indulgence that’s hard to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour and spices; coat each chicken breast evenly.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of at least 165°F).
- While chicken cooks, mix flour, baking powder, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt for waffle batter until smooth.
- Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron; cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
- Serve hot waffles topped with crispy chicken and drizzled with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 665mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg