Jul 14 2026
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Chicken & Waffles Recipe

Inspired by Red Rock Tavern
Time1h
Serves2

one belgian waffle topped with our hand-battered crispy chicken tenders, served with maple syrup and our kickin' honey vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Waffle Batter

Chicken Tenders

Kickin' Honey Vinaigrette

Maple Syrup

Method

Waffle Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.

  4. 4

    Preheat Waffle Iron

    Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  5. 5

    Cook Waffles

    Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.

Chicken Tender Preparation

  1. 6

    Marinate Chicken

    Place the chicken tenders in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  2. 7

    Prepare Breading

    In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

  3. 8

    Bread Chicken

    Remove each chicken tender from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.

  4. 9

    Fry Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken tenders and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well blended.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Plate the Waffles and Chicken

    On a plate, place one Belgian waffle. Top with a few crispy chicken tenders.

  2. 12

    Drizzle with Syrup and Vinaigrette

    Generously drizzle with pure maple syrup and a splash of the kickin' honey vinaigrette before serving.

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