Chicken N’ Waffles Recipe
Signature Belgian waffle topped with crispy chicken tenders. Served with brown sugar butter & drizzled with a honey caramel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Waffles
Chicken
Honey Caramel Sauce
Brown Sugar Butter
Method
Waffle Preparation
- 1
Make the Waffle Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 2
Cook the Waffles
Preheat a Belgian waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Repeat until all the batter is used.
Chicken Preparation
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken tenders in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 4
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken tenders and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Honey Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and honey. Stir until melted and smooth. Slowly add in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until everything is well combined and the sauce thickens slightly.
Brown Sugar Butter Preparation
- 7
Mix the Butter
In a small bowl, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar. Use a fork to mix until light and fluffy.
