CHICKEN AND STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE WAFFLES | HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES | FRIED CHICKEN

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer additives.

fried chicken

🥗Healthier: baked chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Baked chicken is lower in fat and can be more economical.

Wash and pat dry boneless chicken thighs.

Season chicken with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, mixing until fully coated.

Set seasoned chicken aside and prepare the egg wash.

In a bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, red pepper, salt, and pepper, then whisk together.

In another bowl, add flour and season with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt, blending well.

Dip each chicken thigh in the egg wash until fully coated, then toss in the seasoned flour, patting the flour onto the chicken to ensure it's fully coated.

Shake off excess flour and place chicken on a sheet.

Fry chicken in oil at 360°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

In a bowl, prepare the waffle mixture by adding flour, baking soda, sugar, baking powder, eggs, buttermilk, and butter, mixing until smooth.

Use a small waffle maker to cook the waffles until golden brown and crispy.

Chop fresh strawberries for the filling mixture.

In a bowl, combine chopped strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, mixing until smooth, adding whole milk as needed.

Layer a waffle as the base, add filling, and top with another waffle, repeating for a three-tier look.

Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.

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