Perfect Fried Chicken and Waffles Recipe – Brunch Goals!

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.

Prepare the spice mix with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, sage, and cayenne pepper.

Season the chicken with the spice mix and salt, then rub it in.

Submerge the chicken in buttermilk and let it sit overnight.

In a bowl, combine baking powder, salt, and flour for the dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, sugar, and melted butter for the wet ingredients, whisking well.

Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until no dry chunks of flour remain.

Add freshly chopped chives and sharp cheddar cheese to the batter, mixing gently.

If the batter is too thick, add a splash of buttermilk to loosen it.

Transfer the batter into a large measuring cup with a pouring lip for easy pouring.

Prepare the breading mixture with baking powder, salt, flour, and pepper, adding a couple tablespoons of buttermilk to create lumps for a flaky crust.

Drain excess buttermilk from the chicken and coat it in the breading mixture, shaking off the excess.

Heat oil to around 300°F for frying the chicken.

Cook the chicken until golden brown and crispy.

Preheat the waffle maker to the highest setting and pour about 3/4 cup of batter into the Ninja Waffle Maker.

Cook the waffles until done, then keep the fried chicken warm in the oven at around 200°F.

Serve the waffles topped with fried chicken and drizzle with hot honey sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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