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Add the chicken pieces and ensure they are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.","group":"Chicken Prep","title":"Whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, salt, and pepper","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Chicken Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a separate shallow dish, mix 1.5 cups of flour (188g), paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.","group":"Chicken Prep","title":"Mix 1.5 cups of flour, paprika, and garlic powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Chicken Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (177°C). Carefully drop the chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While the chicken fries, prepare the waffle batter. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1.5 cups of flour (188g), sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining 1 cup of buttermilk (240ml) and melted butter. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.","group":"Waffle Prep","title":"Prepare the waffle batter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Waffle Prep"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook the waffles in a preheated waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions until crisp and golden.","group":"Waffle Prep","title":"Cook the waffles","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Waffle Prep"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve the hot fried chicken on top of the fresh waffles and drizzle generously with maple syrup.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the hot fried chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the crispiest chicken, allow the breaded pieces to rest for 10 minutes before frying. 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