Description
These Chicken and Waffles Sliders are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for brunch or as a fun appetizer. Crispy fried chicken nestled between mini toasted waffles, drizzled with maple syrup, and optionally topped with bacon, these sliders are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fried Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into slider-size pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil (for frying)
For Assembly:
- 12 mini frozen waffles (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for drizzling)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (halved, optional)
- wooden picks or skewers for assembling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in buttermilk, marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Dredge: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a dish.
- Fry the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toast Waffles: Toast mini waffles, brush with melted butter.
- Assemble Sliders: Place chicken on waffle, add bacon, drizzle with syrup, top with another waffle, secure with pick.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add hot sauce to the marinade or drizzle with hot honey.
- These sliders are versatile and perfect for various occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
