Red Velvet Waffle & Chicken Recipe
A unique combination of red velvet waffles served with crispy chicken tenders.
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Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
Chicken Tenders
Serving
Method
Waffle Preparation
- 1
Make the Waffle Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3
Mix Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; small lumps are fine.
- 4
Preheat Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 5
Cook Waffles
Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the waffles are crispy and cooked through. Keep warm in the oven until all waffles are ready.
Chicken Preparation
- 6
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- 7
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Bread the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 9
Fry Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the red velvet waffles topped with crispy chicken tenders. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh berries.
