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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I love chicken and waffles!
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It’s definitely a treat at our house! 🍃🧇
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Yum. We have nothingike this in Australia.
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I had it in Hawaii the first time. Who knew? 🌴🌊
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A really wonderful combination of flavors that work perfectly well together 😋
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I use it more as a brunch, now that you mention it. 🐔🍃🧇
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My grandson is crazy for chicken and waffles, but like me he would swap the cilantro for flat leafed parsley!
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Parsley is another (milder) flavor for those who don’t care for (what one friend called “stink weed) cilantro. 😜🌿
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It is a genetic thing, and I’ve tried to use it many times over the years. Still tastes like soap and metal filings to me! But, oddly, I love the coriander seeds and always have it on the spice rack.
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You’re making me smile. But I get it. 😋🌿
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I wasn’t sure about the hype for this until I made it – great combination 🙂
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Amirite?!?! 😜🍃🐔🧇
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You are right!!! 🙂
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would never have thought of this combo. Thanks.
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I wrinkled my nose the first time I heard it. 😜
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All time greatest combo of deliciousness 😋
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Living proof! 👏
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🙌
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What a creative creation, Gail!
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Ummm, thanks. So, you don’t think I play with my food…do you? 🤣🍃😜
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Not at all 😂
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My first exposure to this was at Saul Good’s in Lex. The combo on the menu surprised me, but was too intriguing to pass up their ‘signature’ dish!! I was hooked from the first bite!
❤️&🙏, c.a.
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It seems to have gained popularity. 🍃🧇🐔
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I haven’t made waffles in ages. Must find the waffle iron.
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Dust it off; you’re in for a treat! 🍃🐔🧇
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Chicken tenders are such a great shortcut idea – I would actually be able to do that (whereas I am far to terrified to ever fry chicken)! Love the sound of those sweet/sour/spicy accoutrements!
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I appreciate time-saving recipes as much as anyone. ⏰
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