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Chicken Fingers & Waffles Recipe

American · Main course · 45 min total

Crispy chicken fingers served on top of fluffy waffles, drizzled with maple syrup for a sweet and savory breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups complete pancake and waffle mix
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken strips and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each strip in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
5. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
6. Meanwhile, prepare waffle batter: in a large bowl, stir together waffle mix, water, and melted butter until just combined.
7. Preheat waffle iron and cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions (about 3-4 minutes each).
8. Serve chicken fingers on top of waffles, drizzled with maple syrup.

Tips

• For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken: dip in buttermilk, then flour, then buttermilk, then flour again.
• Keep cooked chicken warm in a 200°F oven while making waffles.
• Add a pinch of cayenne to the flour for a spicy kick.

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