Chicken & Waffles Recipe
Hand-dipped to order Irish whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, country-fried chicken tenders, buttermilk waffles
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Waffles
Whiskey Butterscotch Sauce
Method
Preparing Chicken Tenders
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken breast tenders and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
After marinating, take each tender, shake off excess buttermilk, and dredge in the flour-cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Making Waffles
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- 6
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in buttermilk and melted butter.
- 7
Prepare Waffle Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Cook Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron and cook the batter according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Making Whiskey Butterscotch Sauce
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine butterscotch schnapps, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
- 10
Heat the Sauce
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 11
Serve Sauce
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving over chicken and waffles.