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Chicken and Waffle Sliders

Crispy fried chicken thigh bites sandwiched between warm toasted waffles and drizzled with spicy maple sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

Southern AmericanAppetizerMixedHigh ProteinNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in chunks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 16 frozen mini waffles, toasted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp hot sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate 1 lb cut in chunks boneless skinless chicken thighs in 1 cup buttermilk in a bowl for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Dredge marinated chicken in 1 cup all-purpose flour to coat thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Fry chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Mix 1/4 cup maple syrup and 2 tsp hot sauce in a small bowl to make glaze.

  6. 6

    Sandwich each piece of fried chicken between two 16 toasted frozen mini waffles and drizzle with spicy glaze.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Chicken and Waffle Sliders?

For Chicken and Waffle Sliders, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 3. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know when Chicken and Waffle Sliders is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

How long should Chicken and Waffle Sliders marinate?

Step 1 reads: "Marinate 1 lb cut in chunks boneless skinless chicken thighs in 1 cup buttermilk in a bowl for 15 minutes." Follow the time in step 1. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Chicken and Waffle Sliders?

The entry for Chicken and Waffle Sliders calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken and Waffle Sliders?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken and Waffle Sliders uses 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in chunks.

Can I make Chicken and Waffle Sliders less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Chicken and Waffle Sliders comes from 2 tsp hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

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