American Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. 02
   In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
3. 03
   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. 04
   For the chicken, season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper. Dip into buttermilk, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
5. 05
   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. 06
   Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. 07
   Serve the waffles topped with fried chicken and drizzle with warmed maple syrup.