These spicy chicken & waffle breakfast sliders are a delicious twist on a Southern classic. Crispy, seasoned chicken is tucked between warm mini waffles with a touch of maple syrup or honey butter for the ultimate sweet and spicy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small slider 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 smoked 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: pickle slices
Instructions
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Combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a shallow dish.
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Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F.
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Remove chicken from marinade and coat in flour mixture.
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Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Drain on a wire rack.
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Toast mini waffles until warm and slightly crisp.
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Spread syrup or honey butter on one waffle, add chicken, optional pickle, then top with a second waffle.
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Serve immediately while hot.