Talking about the crunch and chicken and waffles is not mentioned, How it can be possible? Chicken and waffles are the most crunchy and crispy appetizer or snack that is made by preparing a pancake-like batter. The maple syrup which is drizzled over the chicken makes it so appetizing that I never help stop myself from having it.
Host the Sunday brunch or a Monday morning tea with this chicken and waffles and everyone will already be complementing the taste in your hands that you have poured in the chicken with this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 12 chicken tenders
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 and a half cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup and two tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Method to make Chicken and Waffles
To prepare the chicken
- In a shallow dish mix the diced chicken with buttermilk, tarragon, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Keep them like this for a long time until everything is well combined.
- It is good to refrigerate it overnight. The next morning, take it out.
- In another shallow bowl, mix flour with the garlic powder. Add salt along with pepper and onion powder.
- In a large pan, heat some oil. Coat the chicken tender first in the flour mixture and then in the buttermilk mixture. Shake it to drop the excess and then again coat a third layer of the flour mixture.
- Smoothly, put the chicken tenders one by one in the heated oil and fry them for 5-8 minutes.
- Fry from both sides by flipping and then drain the excess of the oil in tissue paper or paper towels.
To prepare the waffle batter
- In a bowl, add the remaining flour, pour some oil, squeeze 2 and 1/4 cup milk, and mix well. Add in vanilla extract along with sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add salt and beaten eggs to it. Whisk the whole mixture well.
- Bring your fried chicken tenders and dip them into this prepared batter. Make sure that they are well coated.
- One by one again add them in the heated oil and fry for a few minutes. Take out and drain.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the tenders and also coat with butter before serving.
FAQs?
What is exactly the taste of chicken and waffles?
It is a sweet and tasty dish with a little savory touch. The chicken is crispy and crunchy and you can consider it the best snack for your party menu.
Why do we coat butter on the chicken in the end?
Butter is coated on the chicken, in the end, to keep it juicy and moist. Butter at a soft flavor and aroma to the chicken. The step is not essential but is good enough.
Chicken and Waffles Recipe Paula Deen
Ingredients
- 12 chicken tenders
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 and a half cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup and two tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Instructions
To prepare the chicken
- In a shallow dish mix the diced chicken with buttermilk, tarragon, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Keep them like this for a long time until everything is well combined.
- It is good to refrigerate it overnight. The next morning, take it out.
- In another shallow bowl, mix flour with the garlic powder. Add salt along with pepper and onion powder.
- In a large pan, heat some oil. Coat the chicken tender first in the flour mixture and then in the buttermilk mixture. Shake it to drop the excess and then again coat a third layer of the flour mixture.
- Smoothly, put the chicken tenders one by one in the heated oil and fry them for 5-8 minutes.
- Fry from both sides by flipping and then drain the excess of the oil in tissue paper or paper towels.
To prepare the waffle batter
- In a bowl, add the remaining flour, pour some oil, squeeze 2 and 1/4 cup milk, and mix well. Add in vanilla extract along with sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add salt and beaten eggs to it. Whisk the whole mixture well.
- Bring your fried chicken tenders and dip them into this prepared batter. Make sure that they are well coated.
- One by one again add them in the heated oil and fry for a few minutes. Take out and drain.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the tenders and also coat with butter before serving.
