In one bowl, whisk together egg, salt and sugar. Mix in buttermilk and set aside.

In a second bowl, whisk together baking soda, baking powder and flour.

Add this to buttermilk mixture.

Then stir in the melted butter.

Heat griddle or skillet and grease with butter.

Pour rounds of batter onto hot griddle.

Add chocolate chips and cover each with a dab of batter to prevent burning.

Flip when bubbles on surface start to break, adjusting temperature of griddle as needed.

Serve with butter, maple syrup, and whipped cream, if desired.