Description
Homemade chicken & waffle sliders combine southern comfort with miniature gourmet flair. Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken nestles between golden waffles, promising a delightful flavor experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 8 small pieces)
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 16 mini waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsps butter (for toasting)
- 2 tbsps hot honey (optional, for spice)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 mini skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Craft a zesty flour blend by mixing flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow container, ensuring thorough spice integration.
- Liquid Coating: Whisk egg and buttermilk into a smooth, uniform dipping solution for chicken dredging.
- Chicken Coating: Immerse chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drain, then meticulously coat in seasoned flour, pressing gently to achieve complete coverage.
- Oil Heating: Warm vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350F, maintaining steady temperature for optimal frying conditions.
- Frying Process: Submerge coated chicken in hot oil, cooking until exterior turns deep golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165F, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Chicken Preparation: Remove fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain while preserving crispiness.
- Waffle Crafting: Toast mini waffles in a buttered skillet or toaster, targeting a crisp, golden texture.
- Slider Assembly: Layer crispy chicken onto waffle half, generously drizzle with maple syrup or hot honey for flavor enhancement.
- Final Presentation: Crown with second waffle, secure using a toothpick, and serve immediately while piping hot, offering additional syrup on the side for optional indulgence.
Notes
- Maintain Oil Temperature: Keep the oil consistently at 350F to ensure even, crispy chicken without burning or undercooking.
- Crisp Coating Technique: Press seasoned flour gently onto chicken to create a thick, adherent crust that stays crisp during serving.
- Rest Fried Chicken: Allow chicken to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and preserve the crunchiness of the coating.
- Waffle Texture Balance: Toast waffles until golden and crisp to provide a sturdy base that won’t become soggy from chicken and syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg