Chicken + Waffles Recipe
Fresh made waffle to order topped with 2 of our signature crispy chicken tenders and powdered sugar. Try it 'honey hot' for an extra kick.
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Ingredients
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Waffles
Chicken Tenders
Honey Hot Sauce (optional)
Garnish
Method
Waffle Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be a little lumpy.
- 4
Cook Waffles
Preheat the waffle iron. Pour an appropriate amount of batter into the center of the waffle iron and close the lid. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Chicken Tender Preparation
- 5
Marinate Chicken
Place the chicken strips in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 6
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- 7
Bread Chicken
Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each strip in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 8
Fry Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Honey Hot Sauce Preparation (optional)
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the honey and hot sauce until well combined.
