What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Next Step: Waffle Doodle-Doo! The million dollar question of the day is “Why are chicken and waffles so popular?” Could it be the crispy moist chicken tenders, or the fluffy golden-edge waffle, or the sweet creamy butter? Maybe. Perhaps it’s the robust taste of natural maple syrup. That’s good, too. Personally, I like the explosive kick of jalapeño and the bite of cilantro mixed in. Sliced apple sticks are a bonus. No matter your preference, it’s kind of a thing. Go the easy route like I did. Pick up an order of breaded chicken tenders from your favorite food joint. Since my husband is a master on the waffle iron, he does that part. Make extra waffles; they freeze well. You can thank me later. Pull it all together for a unique flavor that works for breakfast, weekend brunch, or late night craving.
WAFFLE DOODLE-DOO
Ingredients:
4 chicken tenders, precooked
2 buttermilk or Belgian-style frozen waffles
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1-2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper jelly
1 Gala apple, cored and sliced into matchsticks
Butter, room temperature
Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
Warm chicken tenders in a 350° oven while waffles are being made in the waffle iron or heated in a toaster to desired crispness. Combine maple syrup and jalapeño jelly in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on High in 15-second intervals. Stir together until jelly is melted and the flavors are blended. Core the apple, then slice into matchsticks. For presentation, cut waffles into triangles to form a “tent”. Brush waffles with softened butter. Drizzle with jalapeño maple syrup. Arrange chicken tenders. Add apples. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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With just the presentation, it is already a delicacy. If the food enters through the eyes, your recipe is already served. The photo helps a lot.
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I appreciate you saying so. Thanks very much. 🙏🏻
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I like the idea of jalapeno flavored maple syrup – good on any waffle/pancake 🙂
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It definitely awakens the tastebuds. 🍃🌶
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You had me at chicken and waffles, but then you kept right on going through my “Stop! I can’t take anymore!” sign and upped the ante with wha??!! jalapeno flavored maple syrup? Are you serious?!
And then . . . once you’ve already got me dead to rights, you create a Frank Lloyd Right On! masterpiece of a presentation for the dish.
Unfair. But by all means . . please continue. 🙂
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Whew! You made quite an impression with that banner comment. I kinda like it. lol Do tell. 😜
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Entirely your fault. You took a comfort food and made art, while keeping the flavor. No . . adding to the flavor.
You’re a mad scientist of all things food related.
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Nice! (I really do look at food as “edible art”. lol) 🤣
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What else would you recommend using with the Jalepeno pepper jelly
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It makes a wonderful appetizer. Check out the link.
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That’s an interesting combo!
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It’s kind-of-a-thing in the States. lol 🤣
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Yes, I figured that over time… haha.
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Love chickens & waffles! Really like the idea of adding heat to it with the jalapeño jelly, it sounds delicious 😋
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The best laid plans….for some reason my jalapeño peppers didn’t do well last year, so the jelly didn’t thicken like I wanted. Hence, I mixed it with maple syrup and Voilà…..Jalapeño Syrup. lol 🍃🌶
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Love it! It’s all about about experimenting haha 😂
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Alas. My husband becomes the guinea pig. lol 😜
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Beautiful presentation!
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Thank you, Bernice. It was delicious. 🍃🌸
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I don’t know who invented Chicken and Waffles, but it’s a brilliant combo! Yours is so inviting!
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I think it all depends the chicken. Thanks! 🦋
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