Crispy Chicken and Waffles
Juicy pan-fried chicken with a crispy exterior, served over fluffy waffles with warm maple syrup. Ready in 20 minutes using pantry staples and a waffle iron.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 640
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat waffle iron and prepare batter according to package directions.
Step 2
Pat chicken breasts dry. Place each between plastic wrap and pound to 0.75-inch thickness.
Step 3
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge both chicken pieces, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until deep golden and cooked through.
Step 6
While chicken cooks, pour batter into waffle iron and cook until golden and crispy.
Step 7
Transfer waffles to plates. Top each with one piece of chicken. Drizzle maple syrup generously.
Tools you’ll need
- waffle iron
- 12-inch skillet
- shallow dredging bowl
- plastic wrap or cutting board
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- tongs
- paper towels
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