Crispy, spicy chicken meets sweet mini waffles in these handheld breakfast sliders. A drizzle of maple or honey butter ties it all together for a satisfying, bold, and brunch-worthy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into slider-size 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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Combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Marinate at least 1 hour.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a shallow dish.
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Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
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Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
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Let cooked chicken rest on a wire rack.
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Toast waffles until warm and crisp.
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Spread maple syrup or butter on one waffle. Top with chicken and optional pickle. Cover with a second waffle.
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Serve hot.