Chicken and Waffles

Name: Chicken and Waffles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; Fried Chicken; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for heat); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; Waffles; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups whole milk or buttermilk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Serving; Maple syrup; Butter; Hot sauce (optional)