Chicken and Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 package Maika`i buttermilk pancake mix
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
• 6 chicken breast or thigh pieces
• 1/8 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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