Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwiches for My Easter Picnic

Ingredients

Fried Chicken Ingredients:
• 2 large chicken breasts, halved to create 4 cutlets
• 2 tsp garlic powder, separated
• 1 tsp World Market Pink Himalayan Salt, separated
• 1/2 tsp World Market Organic Cayenne Pepper
• 2 tsp World Market Tellicherry Pepper, coarsely ground and separated
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
Waffle Ingredients:
• 1 cup Carbon’s Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour
• 1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese (Vermont white cheddar, sharp cheddar and mild cheddar)
• 3 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp World Market Pink Himalayan Salt
• 1 egg
• 5 oz water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Island Essentials Coconut Oil Spray
Toppings:
• lettuce
• sliced tomato
• ranch dressing

Instructions

1. To make the fried chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken with half the garlic powder, salt, pepper as well the cayenne pepper. Mix in the buttermilk, making sure to evenly coat the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour. Meanwhile, fill a fryer with vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F. In a shallow bowl mix together the self-rising flour and the remaining spices and in another, whisk the egg and milk. Coat each chicken cutlet with the flour mix, shaking off the excess flour, and then coat in the egg mixture. Return the chicken to the flour mix for one final coating and transfer to the fryer to cook for 6-8 minutes. Once cooked through and golden brown, transfer to a wire rack to drain. Repeat the breading and frying process for the remainder of the chicken.
2. To make the waffles: Combine the first four ingredients a bowl. In a separate container, whisk the egg and water together; mix it into the flour mix. Whisk in the butter. Turn on the Retro Waffle Maker and wait for the green light to disappear, which signals it is hot and ready for batter. Coat the plates with coconut oil spray and add 1/4 cup of batter onto each side of the waffle maker. Close and cook for approximately 6 minutes, until golden. Remove the waffles with a wooden or plastic spatula. Continue making more until no batter is left.
3. Assemble: Top one waffle with a piece of fried chicken, lettuce, tomato and ranch. Top with another waffle and secure with a Bamboo Knot Pick. Repeat until four sandwiches are made. Slice in half and serve.