VEGAN CHICKEN & WAFFLES

Make the vegan fried chicken first:

*If using frozen (Gardein) chicken, remove from freezer, take out of package and place them on a plate to defrost for 30 mins.*

1. Place the chips into a ziplock bag and smash into pieces using a rolling pin then pour into a bowl and set aside.
2. Pour oil into a deep pot and place over medium low heat.
3. Mix all the beer batter ingredients (light beer/sparkling water, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground paprika, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper) in a bowl until combined using a wooden spoon.
4. Grab your vegan chicken and coat well in the batter, then dunk in the chip coating.
5. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown on both sides. Then transfer each one to a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

For the waffles:

1. Plug in your @osterkitchen Diamondforce Non-stick Electric waffle maker. In a bowl combine all the waffle ingredients (3 cups all purpose flour, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp cane sugar, 1/4 cup apple sauce, 2 1/2 cups almond milk, 1 1/2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar, 4 tbsp melted vegan butter). Whisk to combine. Once the waffle maker is ready add a little vegan butter (this is for flavor since the pan is non stick) then add about 1/2 cup of the batter to each section.
2. Cook until the timer goes off then butter your waffles with vegan butter of choice, add your vegan fried chicken, and drizzle with maple syrup!

ENJOY!