How to Make Chicken in a Waffle - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken in a waffle is the ultimate comfort food combination that combines the savory goodness of crispy fried chicken with the sweet and fluffy texture of a waffle. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're a fan of traditional chicken and waffles or just looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 24 frozen chicken nuggets
  • cooking spray
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread chicken nuggets out on a baking sheet.
  • Bake nuggets in the preheated oven until hot and crispy, 11 to 13 minutes.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Whisk buttermilk, oil, and eggs together in another bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture into flour mixture and stir until batter is just-combined.
  • Place 1 chicken nugget in the center of each waffle section on the waffle iron. Cover each nugget with about 1 tablespoon of batter, close the waffle iron, and cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining nuggets and batter.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 1155mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 351mg