In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
In another bowl, beat the egg and mix with buttermilk.
Dip each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken thighs for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
Toast or prepare the waffles as per instructions.
Serve the fried chicken on top of the waffles, with cream cheese and ketchup.