Go Back
Chicken and Waffles

Chicken and Waffles

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken and Waffles combines crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles and a drizzle of syrup for a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for brunch or dinner, this easy weeknight recipe will become a favorite for your family.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups self rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup red hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken pieces bone in, skin on
  • 5 pints peanut oil for deep frying
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups warm lowfat milk use dairy-free milk to make kosher
  • 1/4 cup melted butter use margarine to make kosher
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Maple syrup
  • butter
  • hot sauce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, water, and red hot sauce together. Reserve.
  2. In another medium bowl, combine the self rising flour and black pepper.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken pieces generously with salt, then lightly with garlic powder.
  4. Dip the seasoned chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat in the seasoned flour.
  5. Pour peanut oil into a deep pot up to half full with oil, then heat over medium till hot enough for frying (350 degrees F as measured on a candy thermometer).
  6. Submerge the chicken pieces carefully into the hot oil. Let the chicken fry till crispy and cooked through. Dark meat will take 13-14 minutes, white meat 8-10 minutes.
  7. Place fried chicken on paper towels to drain off excess oil. Serve.
  8. Preheat your waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, sift together all purpose flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
  9. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then beat in the lukewarm milk, butter and vanilla till well combined.
  10. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir till a batter forms. A few small lumps are okay.
  11. Pour the batter onto your waffle iron in batches. Let the waffles cook till golden brown and crisp.
  12. Serve hot waffles with warm fried chicken, warmed maple syrup, and butter on the side.

Notes

  • Tip 1: You will also need: 6 quart heavy bottomed pot, mixing bowls, waffle iron, paper towels.
  • Tip 2: Optional Kosher Modifications: Substitute almond or soy milk for buttermilk, use a non-hydrogentated butter substitute (like Earth Balance) to replace the butter.