For the Chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into pieces)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• vegetable oil for frying

For the Waffles:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Syrup:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)