Description
Chicken and waffles is the ultimate comfort dish that combines crispy, seasoned chicken and fluffy, golden waffles, all drizzled with maple syrup. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy breakfast at home, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for more. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable toppings, you can enjoy this classic dish any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Maple syrup (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Let rest while preparing batter.
- In one bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
- Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- For the waffles, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter in a bowl; mix until just combined.
- Preheat the waffle iron and cook batter according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
- Assemble by placing fried chicken on warm waffles and drizzling with syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken for at least an hour for enhanced flavor. Experiment with toppings such as honey or fruit-infused syrups for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.