Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Waffles

Name: Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces, giblets reserved and chopped; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; Unsalted butter, topping; Maple Syrup; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme