American Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk at room temperature
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup maple syrup warmed

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. 2 In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
3. 3 Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
4. 4 For the chicken, season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip into buttermilk, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side.
6. 6 Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. 7 Serve the waffles topped with fried chicken and drizzle with warmed maple syrup.