Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles
Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles is one of our favorite fall dinners. I start this recipe by deep frying chicken strips. Then, I make pumpkin waffles, Finally, I top both with homemade Bourbon Maple Syrup. I love this dish for several reasons. First of all, I like that this dish can be made ahead and then reheated. The chicken and the waffles reheat great in the oven or air fryer. The syrup can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave. Secondly, I like that this recipe uses ingredients I always have in the house. And, that makes it inexpensive for me to prepare. And, lastly, we all love how delicious this dish is. Personally, my favorite part is the Bourbon Maple Syrup. Of course, you could just make the waffles and syrup and serve them for breakfast.
The Equipment I Used
- A Waffle Iron- You’ll need a waffle iron to make the waffles.
- A Deep Fry Thermometer- In my opinion, this is essential for deep frying.
- A Cast Iron Skillet- I use this to fry my chicken, but you could also use any large skillet or pot.
The Ingredients Needed for Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles
- Chicken- I used boneless, skinless breasts. But, you could also use thighs.
- Buttermilk-Use whole milk buttermilk if possible.
- Flour- Be sure to use all purpose flour.
- Oil- Use vegetable oil to fry your chicken.
- Pumpkin Spice- This is a spice blend that you can find with the rest of your spices at the market.
- Pumpkin Puree- Use canned pumpkin. I like the Libby’s brand.
- Sour Cream- I always use full fat sour cream.
- Milk- Use whole milk.
- Maple Syrup- Use pure maple syrup.
How I Made my Chicken and Waffles
- First, I fried my chicken. Be sure to only fry when your oil is a the right temperature.
- Next, I made the waffles.
- Finally, I made the syrup and served it on top of the chicken and waffles.
If you like waffles, you need to try this delicious Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles.
Fried Chicken and Pumpkin Waffles
Equipment
- waffle iron
- deep fry thermometer
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil
For the Pumpkin Waffles:
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. pumpkin spice blend
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
For the Bourbon Maple Syrup:
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. bourbon
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Begin by making the fried chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the chicken into long strips about a half inch thick. Season the strips with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three bowls for dipping the chicken. Divide the flour and spices between 2 bowls and place the buttermilk into the third bowl.
- Heat a cast iron skillet filled with one inch of the oil to 350 degrees. Dip each strip in the flour, then the buttermilk, and then into the second bowl of flour. Fry each piece until golden brown on both sides. Drain the chicken on a wire rack. Keep it warm in the oven while you make the waffles.
- Next, make the waffles: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice together into a bowl. Stir in the sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Then, stir in the milk, pumpkin, and sour cream. Add the flour mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Try not to overmix. Stir in the butter.
- Cook the batter in your waffle iron, according to the manufacturer's directions.
- While the waffles cook, make the Bourbon Maple Syrup: In a small saucepan on low heat, melt the butter. Add the bourbon and simmer one minute. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken on top of the waffles, topped with the syrup.
