5 from 10 votes
Chicken and Waffles
This Chicken and Waffles recipe features buttermilk-marinated boneless chicken thighs coated in a seasoned flour mixture and deep-fried until golden and crisp. The chicken is juicy inside with a crispy exterior, contrasting with warm waffles served alongside. Maple syrup and softened butter complete the dish, balancing savory fried chicken with sweet and rich elements.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
839 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk whole
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder divided
- 2 teaspoons onion powder divided
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 chicken thigh boneless
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- vegetable oil for frying
- Waffles
- maple syrup to serve
- butter to serve, soften
Instructions
- In a large zip-top bag, combine the buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, hot sauce, and paprika. Add the chicken and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the flour. Set coated chicken aside.
- Heat 4 inches of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350°F.
- Add the chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve on top of hot waffles with maple syrup and butter.
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Notes
- Cut chicken thighs into smaller pieces if preferred; reduce frying time to 8-9 minutes accordingly.
- A Dutch oven is recommended for frying to maintain oil temperature stability and even cooking.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep oil around 350°F to avoid burning exterior before the interior cooks.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil and allow juices to redistribute for moist meat.
- Serve with real maple syrup and softened butter, or try homemade honey butter for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
839kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1667mg
(69%)
Potassium
485mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1203IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 839
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 839kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1667mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1203IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.