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Chicken and Waffles

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken served atop warm, crisp waffles drizzled with rich maple syrup. A sweet and savory Southern classic perfect for brunch or dinner.

40 minMediumServes 4780 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerMixedHigh ProteinNut-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups waffle mix
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 1 lb chicken tenders in 1 cup buttermilk for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp smoked paprika together in a shallow dish.

  3. 3

    Dredge the soaked chicken tenders in the seasoned all-purpose flour mixture until coated.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken tenders until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Whisk 2 cups waffle mix and 0.75 cup whole milk together, then cook in a preheated waffle iron until crisp.

  6. 6

    Serve fried chicken tenders over warm waffles drizzled with 0.25 cup maple syrup.

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Questions

How long does Chicken and Waffles take?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 15 minutes.

What internal temperature should Chicken and Waffles reach?

For Chicken and Waffles, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Chicken and Waffles?

The entry for Chicken and Waffles calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chicken and Waffles?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chicken and Waffles uses 1 lb chicken tenders.

Can I freeze Chicken and Waffles?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Chicken and Waffles within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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