Mother’s Day Brunch: Chicken & Waffles
This Mother’s Day we make it easy for you to show how much you appreciate your mom with a quick brunch in bed idea. Surprise your mom with chicken and waffles and a side of orange juice and fruit. We think this is the perfect Sunday brunch idea! Happy Mother’s Day to all the special women who raised children and loved on their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Though we have provided a recipe for Fried Chicken below don’t be afraid to pick some up at the nearest drive-through for a simple shortcut.
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4
Level: Easy
Waffle Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter or oil for greasing
Additional Ingredients
Fried chicken breasts
Syrup
Orange Juice
Berries
Directions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix together.
- Whisk together vanilla extract, buttermilk, and egg in a small bowl.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine. Batter will be lumpy. Do not overstir.
- Brush the waffle iron with butter or oil. Pour enough batter to cover the waffle grid and cook until golden brown on both sides – approx. 3-5 minutes.
Serve the waffles with Fried Chicken and syrup. Here is a recipe that we love from our friends at Our State here Momma’s Sunday Fried Chicken.
Tip: Grease the waffle iron well before making each waffle for less sticking and easier clean up.