Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAgave 137 Tequila Bar & KitchenChicken N Waffles Recipe

Chicken N Waffles Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Buttermilk hickory waffles smoked bacon house maple breaded syrup tenders.

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Ingredients

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Waffles

Bacon

Syrup

Method

Waffles

  1. 1

    Prepare Waffle Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Batter

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  5. 5

    Cook Waffles

    Pour the appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.

Chicken Tenders

  1. 6

    Prepare Breading Stations

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 7

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken tender into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  3. 8

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 9

    Fry Chicken Tenders

    Fry the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Bacon

  1. 10

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Assemble Chicken N Waffles

    Place a waffle on a plate, top with several chicken tenders, add crispy bacon, and drizzle with maple syrup.

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