Crispy Chicken & Waffle Recipe
Yucatan Chicken Tenders, Chipotle Maple Syrup
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders
For the Waffles
For the Chipotle Maple Syrup
Method
For the Chicken Tenders
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts into strips.
- 2
Marinate
In a bowl, mix the buttermilk and egg. Add the chicken strips and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each strip in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
For the Waffles
- 6
Prepare the Waffle Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 7
- 8
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 9
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, until golden brown.
For the Chipotle Maple Syrup
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, chipotle powder, and lime juice.
- 11
Heat the Syrup
Heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
