Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 2

Make a well in the middle, crack egg and pour milk in the flour mixture. Mix well. It’s fine if there are some lumps.

Step 3

Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat with a bit butter. Use ¼ cup of batter to make 1 pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook on the other side until nicely brown.

Step 4

See notes regarding keeping pancakes warm while you prepare the chicken.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg together.

Step 7

Cut chicken into small tenders and toss them, one piece at a time in the buttermilk mixture then in the flour mixture. Coat chicken well.

Step 8

Heat a large pan over medium heat with frying oil. Fry chicken on each side until cooked through and golden brown.

Step 9

Serve with pancakes.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix red pepper flakes, maple syrup and sriracha sauce. Microwave on medium until warm. Serve on pancakes.