Cook The Book: Melba Wilson'S Southern Fried Chicke

Name: Cook The Book: Melba Wilson'S Southern Fried Chicken And Eggnog Waffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon brown mustard; 2 cups buttermilk; Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Sazonador seasoning; 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch of ground cinnamon; Pinch of ground nutmeg; 2 cups eggnog; 2 large eggs, separated; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; Cooking spray, for the waffle iron; Strawberry Butter (recipe follows), for serving; Maple syrup, for serving; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened; 4 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3/4 cup); A few drops of grenadine syrup

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown mustard
2 cups buttermilk
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Sazonador seasoning
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 cups eggnog
2 large eggs, separated
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Cooking spray, for the waffle iron
Strawberry Butter (recipe follows), for serving
Maple syrup, for serving
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
4 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3/4 cup)
A few drops of grenadine syrup

1
put the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder. Add the mustard and use your hands to work everything into the chicken. Pour in the butter-milk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2
Heat 3 inches of oil to 325u00b0F in a deep cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Combine the flour and Sazonador seasoning in a brown paper bag. Add a few pieces of chicken at a time and shake it like you mean it! Working in batches, fry the chicken until it is beauti-fully brown and crispy on one side, about 15 minutes. Turn and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the meat registers 160u00b0F, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3
combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggnog, egg yolks, and butter in another bowl. Stir the wet ingredi-ents into the dry until combined; you don't want the batter to be lumpy or too smooth- just right.
4
Whisk the egg whites until almost stiff; fold them into the batter.
5
Heat a waffle iron. Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour some of the batter into the middle of the iron, following the manu-facturer's instructions. Close and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
6
Top the waffles with fried chicken, Straw-berry Butter, and maple syrup.

2061

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Melba Wilson'S Southern Fried Chicken And Eggnog Waffles falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cook The Book: Melba Wilson'S Southern Fried Chicken And Eggnog Waffles

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