Chicken and Waffles

Crispy, golden-brown fried chicken served over a warm, airy waffle. The immediate contrast between the salty, crunchy crust and the woody sweetness of the maple syrup creates a perfect balance.

• Prep time: 40 min
• Cook time: 20 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 1125
• Protein: 53 g
• Carbs: 101 g
• Fat: 54 g

Ingredients

• 600 g Chicken supreme ( cut into large pieces )
• 300 g Wheat flour
• 400 ml Whole milk
• 3 piece Egg
• 80 g Minimum butter sweet ( melted )
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 2 tbsp White sugar
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Hot pepper en poudre
• 750 ml Sunflower oil ( for frying )
• 150 ml Maple syrup
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 300 ml Buttermilk ( shake well before use )

Instructions

1. Prepare the waffle batter

   Mix the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in the eggs and melted butter, then gradually pour in the whole milk. Whisk until the batter coats the spoon without lumps. Let it rest.

2. Marinate the chicken

   Cut the chicken breasts into regular pieces. Submerge them in a mixture of buttermilk, salt, and smoked paprika. The meat must be completely immersed to tenderize.

3. Bread the chicken

   Coat each piece of chicken in the chili-seasoned flour. Press firmly so the flour adheres well and forms flakes, ensuring future crispiness.

4. Cook the waffles

   Heat the waffle iron. Pour a ladle of batter. Cook until steam no longer escapes and the waffle is golden brown and easily detaches from the plates.

5. Fry the chicken

   Heat the oil to 180°C. Submerge the chicken. When the crust is a deep golden brown and the chicken floats to the surface, drain on a wire rack.

6. Final plating

   Place the hot chicken on the waffle. Generously drizzle with maple syrup. The syrup should fill the waffle holes and shine on the breading.

Chef's tips

• Do not overcrowd the fryer, or the oil temperature will drop and the chicken will become soggy instead of crispy.
• Let the chicken rest on a wire rack after cooking, not on paper towels, to keep the bottom crispy.

Storage

Best eaten immediately. Waffles can be toasted, but fried chicken loses its crunch once cold.