Chicken & Waffles

Ingredients

• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs about 3 pounds
• 2 ½ quarts peanut oil for frying
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sea salt plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons double-acting baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 6 tablespoons avocado oil
• maple syrup to drizzle
• 12 ounces bacon to serve; optional