Melba Wilson's Fried Chicken and Waffles Recipe

Step 1

For the waffles:

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks and melted butter. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. The batter shouldn't be lumpy, but don't over-mix it.

Step 4

In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until almost stiff and fold them into the batter.

Step 5

Heat a waffle iron and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle one quarter cup of the batter into the middle of the hot iron and close the lid. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, respraying the waffle the waffle iron before each addition.

Step 6

For the fried chicken:

Step 7

Put the chicken pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning and garlic powder. Add the mustard and, using your hands (clean, of course), massage all the seasonings into the meat. Pour in the buttermilk, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 8

When ready to cook, pour 3 inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) and heat to 325 F over medium heat.

Step 9

While the oil is heating, combine the flour and Sazonador seasoning in a large brown paper bag. Add a few pieces of chicken at a time to the seasoned flour and shake the bag like you really mean it.

Step 10

Fry the chicken in batches until it is beautifully brown and crispy on one side, about 15 minutes. Then turn and cook on the other side until the chicken registers 160 F on an instant-read meat thermometer, about another 15 minutes. As the pieces are done, transfer them to drain on paper towels.

Step 11

Plate the waffles, top with fried chicken and serve with your toppings of choice (maple syrup, butter, etc.).