Jalapeño Chicken & Waffle Recipe
buttermilk brined chicken tenders, bacon & jalapeño waffle batter, Kenny's cheddar, maple syrup, whipped butter
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Ingredients
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Buttermilk Brined Chicken Tenders
Jalapeño Waffle Batter
Toppings
Method
Buttermilk Brined Chicken Tenders
- 1
Brine the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the chicken tenders and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour and egg until smooth.
- 3
Jalapeño Waffle Batter
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the egg and mix in the buttermilk and melted butter. Add the finely chopped jalapeño and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 6
Combine Everything
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Cook the Waffles
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until crispy and golden brown, typically 4-5 minutes.