Fried Chicken and Waffles

Ingredients

• Chicken
• 500 gboneless skinless chicken thighs
• 40 gall-purpose flour
• 1large egg
• 1¼ tspsmoked paprika
• ¾ tspgarlic powder
• ½ tspsalt
• 3¾ tbspcanola or avocado oil, for frying
• Waffles
• 250 gcomplete pancake mix (just add water)
• 1¼scoops whey protein powder
• 1½ tbspbutter
• 4 tbsppancake syrup
• cooking spray

Method

1. Mix the flour with the paprika, garlic powder and salt. Beat the egg in a shallow dish. Dip each thigh in egg, then press into the flour.

2. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat to about 175°C (350°F); a pinch of flour should sizzle. Fry the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until deep golden and 74°C (165°F) inside. Drain on a rack.

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3. Preheat the waffle iron on medium-high and spray it.

4. Whisk the pancake mix and whey with water as the package directs, plus 2 extra tbsp, into a thick batter.

5. Cook the waffles for 4 to 5 minutes each, until golden and crisp. Keep warm in a 90°C (200°F) oven.

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6. Top the waffles with butter and the chicken and pour over the syrup.

Storing and reheating

Best fresh.