Bananas Foster Chicken and Waffles

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Waffles:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar 

4 teaspoons baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 eggs 

1 3/4 cups milk 

1 teaspoon vanilla 

2 teaspoons rum 

1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, plus for frying

Fried Chicken:

1 cup cornmeal

3 cups all-purpose flour 

1 tablespoon baking powder 

1 tablespoon salt, plus for sprinkling

2 teaspoons garlic powder 

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon black pepper, plus for sprinkling

1 teaspoon dried thyme 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne 

2 cups buttermilk

2 pounds chicken thighs

Bananas Foster Sauce:

1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter

1/2 cup brown sugar 

1/4 cup dark rum 

2 bananas, sliced 

1/2 cup pecans, crushed