Cook the Book: Melba Wilsons Southern Fried Chicken and Eggnog Waffles

Ingredients

• For the chicken:
• 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown mustard
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Sazonador seasoning
• For the eggnog waffles:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 2 cups eggnog
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• Cooking spray, for the waffle iron
• Strawberry Butter (recipe follows), for serving
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Strawberry Butter:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
• 4 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3/4 cup)
• A few drops of grenadine syrup

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