Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Preheat the waffle maker.

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

In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Pour batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

Cut waffles into small squares or circles.

Top each waffle piece with a piece of fried chicken.

Drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.