Chicken and Waffles

• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 8 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix 1 cup flour, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.

2. 2

   Dredge chicken thighs in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk (0.5 cup), then dredge in flour again.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side).

4. 1

   In a bowl, whisk together remaining 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, and pinch of salt.

5. 2

   Whisk in milk, remaining buttermilk (0.5 cup), and eggs until smooth.

6. 3

   Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until golden crisp.

7. 4

   Serve waffles topped with fried chicken and maple syrup.