Get ready for the ultimate comfort food combo with our crispy Chicken and Waffles recipe, made with premium Good Ranchers chicken. This sweet and savory dish combines tender, golden-fried chicken with fluffy waffles for a mouthwatering meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Topped with warm maple syrup and a little butter, it’s the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting brunch or treating yourself to a special meal, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
For the Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, flattened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup pickle juice
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/4 tablespoon oregano
- Lard for frying
1. Soak the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup milk and 1/3 cup pickle juice.
- Soak the flattened chicken breasts in the mixture for several hours in the fridge.
2. Prepare the Breading:
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 1/4 tablespoon oregano. Mix well.
3. Bread the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken breasts from the milk and pickle juice mixture and dredge each in the flour mixture in the bag, ensuring they are well coated by closing the bag and shaking it.
4. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat lard in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook each chicken breast for 2:30 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
For the Waffles:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
Mix ingredients and pour into waffle maker. Cook for two minutes on standard setting, top with the chicken and enjoy!