In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Add the egg, milk, and butter to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Lumps are okay and be sure not to overmix.
1 large egg, 1 ½ cups whole milk, 3 tbsp unsalted butter
Fold in the chocolate chips.
1 cup chocolate chips
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil or butter in a nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 cup of batter to the center and let it flatten out naturally.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are dry.
Flip and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Top with the garnishes of your choice and serve immediately.