Fried Chicken and Waffles

Name: Fried Chicken and Waffles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3-to-4-pound broiler/fryer chicken, cut up; Oil for deep-fat frying; WAFFLES:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/4 cup canola oil; Maple syrup

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 40 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Chicken and waffles as a culinary tradition has origins in both Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and soul food, with some variations. This version features fried chicken in a flavorful coating that is crispy outside, tender inside, and a spongy, chewy waffle with some crisp ridges. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3-to-4-pound broiler/fryer chicken, cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying
WAFFLES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
Maple syrup

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture.
2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, until skin is golden brown and juices run clear, 6-10 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels, keep warm.
3. For the waffles, in a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Bake in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions. Place chicken on waffles; drizzle with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked chicken with 1 waffle: 668 calories, 40g fat (7g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.