Description
Indulge in the delightful union of crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles with this easy chicken and waffles recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken, coated for crunch, pairs beautifully with light, syrup-soaked waffles, creating a meal that’s both comforting and celebratory. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to impress with its irresistible sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 4 store-bought or homemade waffles
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare a coating by combining flour with additional spices in a bowl.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- While chicken cooks, prepare waffles according to your recipe or package instructions.
- Serve crispy chicken over warm waffles drizzled with maple syrup and hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g) with half a waffle (50g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg