Buttermilk-Brined Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles: The Best Twist
Experience the ultimate comfort food with a Southern twist combining crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles, brined in homemade buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Ingredients
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- 4 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 8 pieces chicken (legs and thighs)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Brine the chicken in buttermilk, salt, pepper, and paprika for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Toast waffles until golden.
- Serve the chicken on top of the waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Pair with various toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken and 1 waffle
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg