Pecan Crusted Buttermilk Chicken and Sweet Potato Pie Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup crushed pecans (almost powdery with some small pieces)
• 2 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tsp chinese five spice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• canola oil for frying
• 1 + 1/4 cup Bob's red mill buttermilk pancake and waffle whole grain mix
• 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (you can use regular oil)
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk (canned preferably) (Add more if needed)
• 4 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar (brown sugar works)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tsp crushed pecans