08/22/2026
Chicken and Waffles 🍗
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken, fluffy golden waffles, butter, and warm maple syrup make an irresistible sweet-and-savory American brunch classic.
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🛒 INGREDIENTS
🍗 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
🥛 2 cups buttermilk
🌶️ 2 tablespoons hot sauce
🌾 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🌽 1/2 cup cornstarch
🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
🌶️ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
🫗 6 cups neutral oil, for frying
🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
🍬 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
🥄 1 tablespoon baking powder
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
🥚 2 large eggs
🥛 1 3/4 cups whole milk
🧈 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
🌼 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, for serving
🍁 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, warmed