Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 lb boneless chicken tenderloins
• ½ cup and 3 tbsp buttermilk, divided
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for cooking
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Make the breading by sifting together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder in a shallow dish. Stir in 3 tablespoons of buttermilk.
2. Pour ½ cup of buttermilk in a separate shallow dish.
3. Dip the chicken tenders first in the buttermilk and then in the breading. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
4. Pour ¾ inch of vegetable oil in a high-sided pot and heat on high until the oil shimmers.
5. Use tongs to place chicken in the oil. Cook until golden brown and then flip to cook the other side.
6. Remove chicken tenders from oil and put on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
7. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
8. Whisk egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just incorporated.
9. Spray or grease the Waffle Maker with oil. Pour ¼ cup of batter into the Waffle Maker and cook until golden brown.
10. Repeat until all of the batter is used. Serve with buttermilk fried chicken and a drizzle of maple syrup.