Description
Chicken and Waffle Sliders are a sweet and savory appetizer or brunch dish featuring crispy fried chicken sandwiched between mini waffles, often topped with maple syrup.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 12 mini waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour, coating thoroughly.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Warm mini waffles according to package instructions or prepare homemade ones.
- If desired, lightly butter the waffles for added flavor.
- Assemble sliders by placing a piece of fried chicken between two mini waffles.
- Secure each slider with a toothpick and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen mini waffles for convenience.
- For extra kick, add hot sauce to the buttermilk marinade.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispiness of the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg