Has she lost her marbles? Chicken n Waffles?! Whaaaa?
Oh yeah….Chicken n Waffles.
It was 12 years ago when I first tried this odd yet yummy combination. I was so perplexed when I saw it printed on the cafeteria menu as the lunch entree of the day. Knowing and trusting the chef…I decided to give it a go. The line was long…but it was worth it! The sweet and savory flavor reeled me in…it’s not the fanciest of dishes, but grownups and kids alike savor every bite. I even have it mastered the gluten-free way {although you can simply stick with your typical method of waffles if you don’t have to consider that}. Enjoy!{For lunch or dinner}
Slice chicken into strips, rinse and blot with paper towels.
In a large Ziploc add 3 cups of corn flakes, salt and pepper. {If you have a gluten intolerance use gluten-free corn flakes of your choice}.
Crush finely.
Beat eggs in a small dish and dip each chicken strip.
Place about 2-3 chicken strips in bag at a time and toss gently, coating each one with a cornflake crust.
Place each chicken strip on a foil lined pan. Bake in a 425 oven for 15 mins or until done.
Make waffles as you desire {I used GF Hodgson Mill in this photo, but I prefer GF Bisquick, hands down!}
Make on a waffle iron until steam seeps out the back and waffles are crisp and lightly browned. Make sure not to add too much batter to the iron {about 1/4 cup will do per waffle}.
Top with butter and warm syrup {My old work even went so far to put whipped cream and strawberries on top!} If you haven’t tried this…I dare ya! No, I double dog dare ya. 😉
| Chicken n Waffle |
- 4 chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 2 eggs
- Waffle mix with ingredients per box instructions {measured for 4-6 ppl}
- 3 cups corn flakes
- salt/pepper
- butter/syrup
- Preheat oven to 425; Preheat waffle iron.
- Slice uncooked chicken breasts into strips and rinse.
- Pat dry with paper towel.
- Place cornflakes in large ziploc and crush finely, add salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl beat 2 eggs.
- Dip each chicken strip into eggs, then toss into cornflakes.
- Place chicken onto foil lined pan and bake at 425 for 15 mins or until done.
- In the meantime make waffles per box instructions.
- Place chicken onto waffles…serve with butter and warm syrup.
When I saw this I said “No way!” Why? Because I’ve wanted to make chicken and waffles for awhile but was afraid of bad recipes 🙂 I just printed this and will try it next week!!
What an awesome idea! Sounds yummy!!! I love honey on my chicken strips – so syrup is probably pretty good too!!! My kids love waffles so I have this funny feeling anything I serve on top of a waffle they will eat!! Maybe I should try this with their peas lol!
Courtney
This sounds like a pretty yummy treat! Interesting combos always make the best meals.