5 from 20 votes
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Fried Chicken and Waffles pairs crispy, well-seasoned fried chicken pieces soaked in a buttermilk brine with fluffy, tender waffles made from a batter enriched with sour cream and whipped egg whites. The chicken’s seasoned coating delivers a slightly spicy, smoked paprika flavor, complemented by the light texture of the waffles. This dish blends savory and slightly sweet elements, making it a satisfying meal suitable for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
888 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
- 1 chicken cut into pieces, whole
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- black pepper
Waffles
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 egg whites and yolks separated
- 8 Tablespoons butter melted, plus more for the waffle iron
Instructions
Brine Chicken:
- In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk and 1 Tablespoon of salt. Add the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cup of Yum
Waffles:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, and salt.
- Stir the milk, sour cream, butter and egg yolks. Fold the mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Do not over mix.
- Heat the waffle iron, brush grates with melted butter. Spoon about ⅓ cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Repeat until finished.
Fry the Chicken:
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper. Using tongs, take chicken from the buttermilk mixture, toss into the flour mixture. Shake off excess and place onto a wire rack to rest for 30 minutes.
- Fill a deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil until it reaches 350°F. Prepare a sheet pan with paper towels, top it with a wire rack and set aside.
- Fry chicken in batches until cooked and golden, about 6 to 8 minutes and chicken reaches an intrnal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken to prepared wire rack.
- Add waffles to a plate, top with chicken and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- Brine the chicken for at least two hours or overnight to ensure moist, flavorful meat.
- Let the breaded chicken rest before frying to help the coating adhere and crisp properly.
- Cook waffles just until golden and tender, taking care not to overmix the batter to keep waffles light.
- Nutritional values vary depending on portion size and chicken pieces selected.
Nutrition Information
Calories
888
(44%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
237mg
(79%)
Sodium
1753mg
(73%)
Potassium
695mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1811IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 888
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 888 | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1753mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1811IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.