Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
• Tomato (1, sliced)
• Lettuce (4 leaves)
• Maple syrup (1/4 cup)
• Waffle mix (1 cup)
• Vegetable oil (2 cups, for frying)
• Paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
• Buttermilk (1 cup)
• Chicken breasts (2, boneless and skinless)

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and dredge them in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
5. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
6. Prepare the waffle mix according to the package instructions.
7. Preheat a waffle iron and cook the waffles until golden and crispy.
8. To assemble the sandwich, spread mayonnaise on one side of each waffle.
9. Place a fried chicken breast on one waffle, top with lettuce, tomato slices, and drizzle with maple syrup.
10. Place another waffle on top to create the sandwich.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!