How to make Fried Chicken and Waffles for Cheat day | Kershaw's World

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.

Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per side.

Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Prepare waffle mix according to package instructions, adding eggs and any additional ingredients.

Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or oil.

Cook waffles until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per batch.

Serve fried chicken on top of waffles, drizzling with maple syrup.

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