About this Recipe

This unexpected pairing combines sweet Belgian waffles with savory soul food and a touch of Japanese influence. Chicken and Waffles can be served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love making it for my family, and we always go back for seconds!

Instructions

For Waffles:

You will need: 1 large bowl, 2 medium bowls, a sifter, mixer, and waffle iron.

• Sift all dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Separate the egg yolks and egg whites. Place egg whites in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks. Beat in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Add dry ingredients to liquid mixture and blend well.
• In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until fluffy and stiff.
• Fold in egg whites to liquid mixture.
• Lightly grease Belgian waffle iron before heating up iron.
• Once waffle iron is preheated, pour batter into iron.
• Optional: sprinkle cooked bacon bits into the batter in the iron.
• Cook until light golden and remove from iron.
• Optional: fry the waffle in a small pan of butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

For Chicken:

• Set out 3 shallow bowls for salted flour (season as desired), 2-3 beaten eggs, and panko
  (Japanese breadcrumbs).
• Bread the chicken by placing it in flour, then egg, then panko.
• Fry the chicken in bacon fat or desired oil until golden.

Plating:

• Place whole or quartered waffles on plate.
• Place fried chicken on or beside waffles.
• Top with syrup, butter, bacon bits, and additional cinnamon and sugar as desired.
• Enjoy!

Note: For extra tender chicken, marinate and chill chicken in buttermilk overnight or 4 hours before cooking.