Chicken & Waffles

Summary

Yield	2 Servings

1 package

Maika’i Buttermilk Pancake Mix

4 tablespoons

vegetable oil (plus more for frying)

chicken breast or thigh pieces

1⁄8 cup

cornstarch

1⁄2 cup

flour

salt & pepper (to taste)

In a medium bowl, combine pancake mix ingredients and 4 tbsp oil. Mix well until combined (it shouldn’t look airy).
Add batter into pre-heated waffle maker for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
In a plastic bag, combine cornstarch, flour, (salt & pepper to taste, if desired) and chicken. Shake vigorously until all chicken is fully coated.
In a saucepan, preheat your frying oil to 350°F over medium-high heat.
Once the oil reaches temperature, carefully place chicken into oil and fry for one minute.
Flip chicken and fry for another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain oil.
Top finished waffles with chicken, and drizzle with maple syrup or honey, if desired.