Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Crispy fried chicken tenders on a Belgian waffle, drizzled with house-made chipotle honey.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Belgian Waffles
Chipotle Honey
Method
Prepare Chicken Tenders
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken strips and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bread Chicken
Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until coated.
Fry Chicken
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Make Waffles
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Cook Waffles
Preheat a waffle iron and pour in the batter. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Prepare Chipotle Honey
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine honey and chipotle powder. Mix well.
Assemble Dish
Plate the Dish
Place a waffle on a plate, top with crispy chicken tenders, and drizzle with chipotle honey.
