Fried Chicken and Waffle Bake

Directions

Fried Chicken

1. Cut each chicken breast into 2 inch pieces. Soak chicken in buttermilk and paprika for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
   
2. Place Kinnikinnick Panko Bread Crumbs in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
   
3. In a separate shallow bowl combine garlic powder, black pepper and salt with Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend.
4. Preheat deep fryer to 360°F (182°C).
5. Coat buttermilk chicken in flour mixture then buttermilk mixture. Finish in Kinnikinnick Panko Bread Crumbs. Shake off excess crumb. Set aside.
   
6. Deep fry chicken pieces in preheated fryer. Fry a few pieces at a time until golden brown (time will vary depending on thickness of batter and size of chicken pieces).
7. Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) approximately 10 - 12 minutes per piece. Cool slightly on paper towel.

Assembly

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Spray a 2 quart baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
   
2. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
   
3. Cut each waffle into 8 pieces for a total of 48 pieces.
   
4. Layer half of the waffle pieces on the bottom of casserole dish.
5. Place half of the Fried Chicken on top of waffle layer.
6. Using the remaining waffles, create a second layer.
7. Finish with the remaining Fried Chicken on top.
8. Dredge with egg mixture and sprinkle with optional cheese.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 45 - 50 minutes. Serve Warm.
   

Yields 4 servings