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Fried Chicken and Wild Rice Waffles with Pink Peppercorn Butter and Maple Horseradish Syrup Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of wild rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, crushed
- Maple syrup and horseradish sauce for serving
Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined. In another shallow dish, beat the egg and buttermilk together.
3. Dredge each chicken thigh first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the flour mixture again. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated on all sides.
4. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 350°F. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pink peppercorn butter by mixing the softened butter with the crushed pink peppercorns in a small bowl. Set aside.
6. Serve the fried chicken hot with waffles on the side. To make the waffles, preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cook the wild rice according to package directions and let it cool slightly. Mix the cooked rice with a little bit of flour until it forms a sticky dough. Spread about 1/4 cup of the rice mixture onto each waffle iron, pressing down lightly to form waffles. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
7. To serve, drizzle maple syrup over the waffles and horseradish sauce over the fried chicken. Enjoy!
Tips:
- For an extra kick of flavor, sprinkle some cayenne pepper into the flour mixture before dredging the chicken.
- If you don't have wild rice, you can substitute with regular white or brown rice.
- Use a high-quality maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the chicken to ensure even cooking and prevent it from becoming greasy.