Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles
Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles is a beloved comfort food that combines crispy fried chicken with light, fluffy waffles, all drizzled with rich maple syrup. This dish perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors, making it ideal for brunch, family dinners, or special occasions. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you can recreate this Southern classic in your own kitchen and impress your loved ones with its delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk (or homemade using milk and vinegar)
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and cornstarch; add additional seasonings as desired.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk; coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry coated chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with waffles drizzled with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg