Golden Crispy Chicken and Waffles Recipe: Brunch Magic!

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour (for breading)
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour (for waffles)
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) milk
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsps sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt (for breading)
• ½ tsp salt (for waffles)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Maple syrup or honey
• Butter (optional, for waffles)
• Hot sauce (optional, for extra spice)