Classic American Chicken and Waffles with Syrup

Name: Classic American Chicken and Waffles with Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 2 large eggs (beaten); 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted); 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); 2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 cup maple syrup

StandardAmericanBreakfastComfort FoodFamily-FriendlyClassic

⏱️ 30m PREP

🔥 45m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 750 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A delicious and hearty dish, featuring crispy fried chicken atop golden waffles, all drizzled with sweet maple syrup.

Macronutrients per serving

160

grams

Protein

45.0g 28%

Fat

35.0g 22%

Carbs

80.0g 50%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin B6

15% DV

Supports brain health

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Calcium

25% DV

Supports bone health

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Supports vision health

Ingredients

Waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 large eggs beaten
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted

Fried Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Syrup

1 cup maple syrup

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the waffles.
2 Whisk in milk, beaten eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Set aside.
3 Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
4 In a separate bowl, marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
5 In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
6 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
7 While the chicken is frying, pour waffle batter into preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
8 Serve fried chicken on top of waffles and drizzle generously with maple syrup.