Cajun Chicken & Waffles

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    • 4Servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 3 lengthwise pieces
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup flour
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted Cajun seasoning
    • Salt
    • 2 cups canola oil
    • 4 frozen waffles
    • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, warmed

    Preparation

    In medium bowl, combine chicken and buttermilk. In large bowl, whisk flour, Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. salt. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture. In deep skillet, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken until golden, 4 minutes per side. Toast waffles; transfer to plates. Top with chicken and drizzle with syrup.