Elevate your brunch game with this delicious and easy-to-make crispy chicken served with waffles. Using store-bought waffles, you can focus on making the perfect fried chicken and serving it with maple syrup and hot sauce for a delightful meal.
Heat the store-bought waffles according to package instructions.
CRISPY CHICKEN
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup of low-fat buttermilk.
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In another shallow bowl, mix together the flour, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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Dip each chicken cutlet into the flour mixture, then into the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally back into the flour mixture, ensuring each cutlet is evenly coated.
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Heat safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Fry the coated chicken cutlets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil before serving.
FINISH WITH
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Serve the crispy chicken on top of the warm waffles, along with maple syrup and hot sauce for the perfect sweet and spicy kick.