Classic Chicken and Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk divided
• 1 1/2 cups flour divided
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp salt divided
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• Oil for frying
• Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in 1 cup buttermilk with half the salt for at least 2 hours
2. Mix 1 cup flour with paprika, garlic, cayenne, and remaining salt
3. Coat chicken and fry at 350°F until crisp and 165°F inside
4. Whisk remaining flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda
5. Whisk remaining buttermilk, egg, and butter
6. Combine batter and cook in a preheated waffle iron
7. Top waffles with fried chicken
8. Serve with warm maple syrup

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