Downtown Waffles Recipe
A bacon & cheddar cornbread waffle piled with 3 chicken tenders and topped with homemade butter pecan syrup. Sweet & Savory at its best.
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Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
Chicken Tenders
Butter Pecan Syrup
Method
Prepare the Waffle Batter
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Cook the Chicken Tenders
- 4
- 5
Season Chicken
Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- 6
Dredge Chicken
Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 7
Fry Chicken
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken tenders for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Make Butter Pecan Syrup
- 8
Melt Butter and Combine
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and maple syrup, bringing to a simmer.
- 9
Cook Syrup
Add chopped pecans and vanilla extract. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
Cook Waffles
- 10
Preheat Waffle Iron
Preheat the waffle iron according to its instructions.
- 11
Cook Waffles
Pour the waffle batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.
Assemble the Dish
- 12
Assemble and Serve
Place a waffle on a plate, top with three chicken tenders, and drizzle generously with butter pecan syrup.
