Chicken and Waffles

This Chicken and Waffles recipe combines crispy, seasoned chicken with fluffy, homemade waffles for a high-protein, satisfying lunch. The sweet and savory elements come together to create a delightful dish that’s perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Buttermilk - 240 ml
• Hot sauce - 1 tablespoon
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Milk - 120 ml
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Maple syrup - for serving
• Waffle mix - 200 grams (or homemade recipe with flour, baking powder, and milk)
• Butter - for greasing the waffle iron

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
5. Fry the chicken in the hot oil for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
6. Preheat the waffle iron and grease it with butter. Prepare the waffle mix as per package instructions or make a simple batter with flour, baking powder, and milk.
7. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
8. Serve the crispy chicken on top of the waffles, drizzled with maple syrup.

Nutrition

• Calories: 680
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 1500 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from chicken and whole grain waffles.

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