Fried Chicken with Buttermilk Waffles

Instructions

• 1To make the fried chicken, put the eggs and buttermilk in a large bowl and whisk until well combined. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
• 2Combine the flour, salt, pepper, sugar, thyme and spices in a large baking dish.
• 3Dip the chicken, one piece at a time, in the flour mixture and set aside until all the chicken has been coated. Repeat the process by dipping the chicken in the buttermilk mixture and flour mixture. Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• 4Preheat oven to 300°F. Place a baking sheet in the oven.
• 5Heat the oil in a deep-fryer at 325°F or use a large deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, in batches, for 10-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
• 6Place the cooked chicken, uncovered, on the tray in the oven to keep warm while preparing the waffles.
• 7Select BUTTERMILK waffle setting and dial up number 5 on the LIGHT/DARK indicator dial.
• 8Preheat until the orange light flashes and the word HEATING disappears.
• 9Put the eggs, buttermilk and oil in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
• 10Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
• 11Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
• 12Pour ½ cup of the batter into each waffle square and close the lid to cook.
• 13Repeat with the remaining batter.
• 14Serve the waffles with the fried chicken, whipped butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.