These spicy chicken & waffle sliders feature crispy seasoned chicken tucked between warm mini waffles with a touch of maple or honey butter. Sweet, spicy, and full of texture, they’re a crowd-pleasing breakfast favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into small pieces
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
16 mini waffles
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey butter
Optional: thin pickle slices
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
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In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and spices.
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Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
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Coat marinated chicken in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
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Fry each piece for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Toast waffles until warm and slightly crispy.
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Spread syrup or butter on one waffle, top with chicken and pickle, then add a second waffle.
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Serve hot.