Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles is a classic dish that combines the savory flavors of crispy fried chicken with the sweet and fluffy texture of waffles. This dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. In this recipe, we will show you how to make the perfect Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients for Southern Fried Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Ingredients for Waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
3. Dip each chicken thigh into the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
8. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk and melted butter.
9. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
10. Preheat a waffle iron and spray it with cooking spray.
11. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy.
12. Serve the fried chicken on top of the waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.
Appearance and Taste:
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles is a mouth-watering dish that looks as good as it tastes. The crispy golden brown chicken thighs are perfectly complemented by the fluffy and sweet waffles. The combination of savory and sweet flavors creates a delicious explosion in your mouth that will leave you wanting more.
Type of Dish: Breakfast Entree
Main Ingredients: Chicken, Waffles, Buttermilk
