HOW TO MAKE FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 2 teaspoons of black pepper.

Prepare a whole chicken for frying.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

In another bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, folding gently to avoid overmixing.

Heat a cast-iron skillet and fry the chicken until cooked through.

Prepare the waffle maker and cook the waffles until golden brown.

Plate the fried chicken on top of the waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.

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