BANANAS FOSTER CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

Bananas Foster Chicken and Waffles image

Provided by Joy Thompson

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons rum
1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, plus for frying
1 cup cornmeal
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon salt, plus for sprinkling
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus for sprinkling
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups buttermilk
2 pounds chicken thighs
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup pecans, crushed

Steps:

For the waffles: Fill a deep, heavy pot with 3 inches of oil; heat to 350 degrees F.
Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients separately, then mix them together. Cook in a waffle maker, then deep-fry for about 45 seconds.
For the fried chicken: Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the buttermilk into a second bowl. Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk, and again in the flour. Deep-fry until the outside is crispy and the center is white.
For the bananas foster sauce: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar; stir until dissolved. Add the rum and flambe. Add the bananas and cook for 2 minutes. Pour over the chicken and waffles, and enjoy!