Description
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy, juicy chicken with fluffy waffles drenched in sweet maple syrup. This delightful dish captures the essence of Southern cuisine and is perfect for brunch or a cozy family dinner. With each bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe promises to bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (bone-in)
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Paprika
- Waffle mix
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In a bowl, combine flour with paprika, salt, and pepper for the coating.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown on both sides (8-10 minutes per side).
- While the chicken fries, prepare waffle batter according to package instructions and cook in a preheated waffle iron until golden.
- Serve hot chicken atop waffles, drizzled generously with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (360g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg