Southern Fried Chicken Waffles A Sweet Savory - Taste Dessert

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or bone-in thighs), about 6 oz (170g) each
• 4 cups (950 ml) cold water
• 1/4 cup (50g) kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons (30g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 ½ cups (192g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 cups (480ml) vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups (256g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (24g) sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Maple syrup, for drizzling
• Hot sauce (optional), for drizzling
• Fresh thyme sprigs (optional), for garnish