Chicken and waffles is a classic southern dish that has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you haven’t tried it yet, get ready to be blown away by its combination of savory, sweet, and savory flavors. While chicken and waffles may seem like an unusual pairing at first glance, this dish perfectly combines the rich taste of fried chicken with the slightly sweeter taste of maple syrup-coated waffles. This combination of flavors is so good that you might find yourself wondering what else you can serve with chicken and waffles. Luckily for you – we have some ideas! This blog post will go into detail about what to serve with chicken and waffles, as well as provide some great serving ideas for your next dinner party or casual weekend meal.
What To Serve With Chicken And Waffles?
It depends on the type of chicken and waffles that you’re serving. If they’re sweet or dessert-style waffles and chicken, you might want to serve them with whipped cream, syrup, or ice cream. You could also serve them with fruit such as strawberries or bananas. On the other hand, if your waffles and chicken are more savory, you might want to serve them with gravy or dip, or you could pair them with a side dish such as coleslaw.
How To Make Chicken And Waffles
Ingredients
First, let’s talk ingredients. Here are the things you’ll need for 4 servings of chicken and waffles: – 4 cups of all-purpose flour – 2 teaspoons of salt – 1 teaspoon of black pepper – 2 cups of buttermilk – 4 chicken breasts – 1 cup of vegetable oil – 2 cups of pancake and waffle mix – 1/2 cup of butter – 1/2 cup of maple syrup
Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper
Before you do anything, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make sure the mixture is even and that there aren’t any clumps of flour. Once the flour is evenly distributed, transfer the flour to a plate. This will make it easier to dredge the chicken in later on.
Shred the chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into small strips. The larger the pieces, the longer they’ll take to cook through. Shredding the chicken breasts into strips will cut down on the cooking time.
Fry the chicken
Heat up a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s nice and hot, add about 1/4 cup of oil and a single layer of chicken strips. Don’t crowd the pan—you only need about 2-3 pieces of chicken in the pan at a time. Cook the strips on each side for about 5 minutes, or until they’re completely cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
Waffle time!
While the chicken is cooking, heat up a waffle iron so it’s nice and hot. The waffle batter can be added to the waffle iron right after mixing it together. Once the waffle iron is nice and hot, close the lid and let the batter cook through.
Mix together the waffle batter and make your waffles
Preheat your oven to warm while you’re making the waffles. Once they’re done and the waffle iron is cool, slice them in half. Make sure they’re nice and warm when you serve them with the chicken and syrup. Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of black pepper to a mixing bowl. Whisk everything together until it’s evenly combined. Add 2 cups of buttermilk to the flour mixture and whisk again until everything is well mixed. If you’re using a Belgian waffle iron, use 2 cups of pancake and waffle mix.
Add in the syrup, butter, and chicken, and waffles are ready to eat!
Add 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of maple syrup to a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter has melted and the syrup is nice and warm. Transfer the chicken and waffles to a platter and drizzle the syrup over top. Dig in!
A final word from me
Like I said, this is a very simple recipe that’s easy to make at home. If you’re looking for a delicious, comfort dish that you and your family and friends can enjoy, chicken and waffles are the perfect choices! It’s also a great dish to make on a chilly fall day, and it’s sure to put you in a great mood.
Why Are Chicken And Waffles So Famous?
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8 Ways To Lighten Up Your Chicken And Waffle Dish
- Use a little less mayonnaise. Less is more!
- Cook your chicken in half the oil. I cook my chicken in 3 tablespoons of oil for 2 breasts or 4 for a thigh.
- You can also use less oil and fat in your waffle batter by using half-and-half instead of whole milk, and adding 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture (it’s easier to mix).
- Try not to over-mix the batter, and take care to not over-flour it (the batter should be thick but pourable).
- If you want to make this dish gluten-free, use corn starch instead of flour as your binder instead of flour which will thicken it up more than cornstarch would do so if you were making a gluten-free version then add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum or guar gum into the mix instead of the flour (this is what I did at home with my gluten-free version).
- If you can’t use mayonnaise or are allergic to eggs, try making a waffle batter with egg whites instead of whole eggs. You can also use vegan mayonnaise in this recipe and make a vegan chicken and waffles dish!
- You can also add spices and herbs such as dill, oregano, basil, parsley, and/or rosemary to your chicken and waffle mix if you wish.
- You can also add cheese to the dish if you wish (I never do).
- Instead of cooking your chicken breasts in half the oil (as described above), cook them in all the oil for a shorter time period at a higher heat so that they get crispy on the outside but still have a nice juicy texture on the inside (this is how I cook my chicken when I make fried chicken).
Conclusion
Chicken and waffles is a savory dish made from fried chicken and waffles. The chicken is generally served on the waffles, but it can also be served on the side. This dish is often topped with syrup or served with syrup on the side for diners to pour over their portion. Like many famous foods, we don’t actually know who came up with the idea to combine these two seemingly disparate ingredients.
