Indulge in a delightful fusion of savory and sweet with our Southern Symphony: Chicken and Waffles. This dish is a harmonious blend of crispy, golden-fried chicken and fluffy, buttery waffles, drizzled with pure maple syrup. It's the perfect balance of textures and flavors that will serenade your taste buds!
Preparation and Cooking Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings and Serving Size
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with 2 chicken pieces
Nutritional Profile (per serving)
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 15g
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless): 4 pieces (about 800g or 1.76 lbs or 28.2 oz)
- Buttermilk: 500ml (17.6 oz)
- All-Purpose Flour: 200g (7 oz)
- Cornmeal: 100g (3.5 oz)
- Baking Powder: 10g (0.35 oz)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 250ml (8.8 oz)
- Unsalted Butter: 100g (3.5 oz), melted
- Maple Syrup: for serving
- Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Garlic Powder: To taste
Method of Preparation
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix buttermilk with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare Waffle Batter: Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in melted butter.
- Cook Chicken: Coat marinated chicken in seasoned flour. Fry in preheated oil at 350°F (175°C) until golden and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
- Make Waffles: Pour batter into preheated waffle iron. Cook until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Place waffles on plates, top with fried chicken. Drizzle with maple syrup.
Tips for Culinary Success
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Keep waffles warm in an oven at 200°F (95°C) while frying chicken.
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I use chicken thighs instead? Yes, boneless chicken thighs can be used for a juicier option.
- How do I know when the chicken is done? The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). It should be golden outside and white inside.
- Can I make this gluten-free? Yes, use gluten-free flour for both the chicken coating and waffles.