Best-Best Chicken and Waffles
A decadent twist on a classic, with crispy chicken and fluffy waffles for the best breakfast or brunch experience. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, combines chicken thighs, buttermilk, flour into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 12 waffles
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup banana slices
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk 1/2 cup buttermilk with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. In another dish, mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1 beaten egg.
- Step 2: Dredge 1.5 lbs chicken thighs in the buttermilk mixture, then coat in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a separate pan, cook 12 waffles according to package instructions. Serve warm with 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 cup banana slices, 1/4 cup pecans, and a dollop of vanilla yogurt on top.
