Description
Chicken & Waffle Sliders are the ultimate comfort food mash-up, blending crispy, golden fried chicken with fluffy, syrup-drizzled waffles in one bite-sized, savory-sweet treat. These sliders offer the perfect balance of flavors and textures—tender, juicy chicken paired with the warmth of waffles and a touch of syrup for that irresistible sweet-savory combination. Whether you’re serving them for brunch, a casual dinner, or as an appetizer for a gathering, Chicken & Waffle Sliders are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. They’re easy to prepare, endlessly customizable, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
To make Chicken & Waffle Sliders, you’ll need:
- 12 mini waffles (store-bought or homemade)
- 12 small boneless, skinless chicken tenders or chicken breast fillets, cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or more to taste)
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating chicken)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating chicken)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 6 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional, such as parsley or thyme)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes. For a deeper flavor, you can marinate for a few hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel.
Prepare the Waffles:
- Make the Waffles: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mini waffles. If using store-bought waffles, heat them according to the package instructions. If making from scratch, cook the waffles in a waffle maker until golden brown.
Assemble the Sliders:
- Assemble the Sliders: Once the chicken is cooked and the waffles are ready, place a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each mini waffle. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese (if desired), then place the top half of the waffle on the chicken.
- Drizzle with Syrup: Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over each slider. You can also add more syrup to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of color and freshness. Serve the sliders immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 250-300 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 14g