Chicken and Waffles

This chicken and waffles recipe features fried chicken tenders, bacon, Cheddar cheese, and a sweet and spicy mayo, all sandwiched between two waffles.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 1793 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 12 slices bacon
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 quart peanut oil for frying
• 8 chicken tenders
• 8 thin slices Cheddar cheese
• 8 plain frozen waffles
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup maple syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Whisk together eggs, cream, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined; set aside. Shake together flour, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon salt in a paper bag; set aside.

Step 3

Dip chicken into beaten egg mixture, then place into flour mixture in the bag and shake to coat. Place breaded chicken onto a wire rack; do not stack. Let chicken rest for 20 minutes to allow coating to set.

Step 4

Heat about 3 inches oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In small batches, fry chicken until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside or keep warm in a low oven.

Step 5

Combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, horseradish, and mustard powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Step 6

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 7

Place 4 waffles on a cookie sheet. Top each waffle with 2 chicken tenders, 3 bacon slices, and 2 cheese slices.

Step 8

Cook under the preheated broiler until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 9

Spread 3 tablespoons maple mayonnaise on each of the remaining 4 waffles and place on top of sandwich.