Chicken & Watermelon & Waffles

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    JR
    JR

    12 months ago

    Cuisine: American
    Categories: Comfort Food & Brunch

    This unique twist on a classic dish combines savory fried chicken with sweet watermelon and crispy waffles for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for a fun brunch or dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds!

    Chicken & Watermelon & Waffles recipe - American medium difficulty dish
    chicken
    unique recipe
    savory and sweet
    watermelon
    waffles

    Difficulty: MEDIUM

    Prep Time: 1 hour

    Cook Time: 20 minutes

    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

    Serving Size: Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • 2 cups diced watermelon
    • 8 frozen waffles
    • Maple syrup for serving

    Directions:

    1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
    2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
    3. Dredge the marinated chicken breasts in the flour mixture until well coated.
    4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    5. Fry the coated chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
    6. Toast the frozen waffles according to package instructions.
    7. Serve the fried chicken on top of the waffles, topped with diced watermelon.
    8. Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.