Cajun Chicken and Waffles

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 4 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 3 lengthwise pieces
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted Cajun seasoning
• Salt
• 2 cups canola oil
• 4 frozen waffles
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed

Details

Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, combine chicken and buttermilk. In large bowl, whisk flour, Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. salt. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture. In deep skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees . Fry chicken until golden, 4 minutes per side. Toast waffles; transfer to plates. Top with chicken and drizzle with syrup.