In a mixing bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, flour, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the mixture until golden brown on both sides.

In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Preheat the waffle maker and pour the batter into the maker, cooking until golden brown.

Serve the vegan chicken on top of the waffles and drizzle with maple syrup.