These are not-cho average chicken and waffles–you haven’t lived until you've tried this finger-friendly version of your favorite brunch dish! Crispy and succulent dark meat chicken combines with fried waffles for the classic combo, then it’s turned up with cheddar, sour cream, and scallions and a drizzle of hot maple syrup. If you thought chicken and waffles couldn’t get any better, think again.

Quick Info

⏱️ 110 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 91%

Nutrition

534 cal • 21g protein • 61g carbs • 23g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Easy] • [Appetizers] • [Breakfast] • [Brunch] • [Desserts] • [Dinner] • [Lunch]

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 3 teaspoons black pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
• 1½ cups maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar-based hot sauce
• 2 cups canola oil, for frying
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 large eggs
• 14 frozen waffles, cut into quarters
• 3 ounces (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Instructions Preview

1. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, 1…
2. Make the spicy maple syrup: In a small sau…
3. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot…

…and 10 more steps

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Recipe by: Nichi Hoskins, Morgan Walker • From: Tasty