Waffle Chicken Fingers Food

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda.
• In a separate mixing bowl whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs until well combined.
• Combine wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well mixed and there are no clumps of dry flour.
• Add chicken tenders to the batter and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24.
• When ready to fry, add about 3 inches of vegetable oil to a large pot with high sides. Attach a deep fry thermometer to the side and heat the oil to 350°F.
• Working in batches, fry the chicken tenders until golden brown all over (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
• In a small bowl whisk maple syrup, dijon mustard, and molasses.

WAFFLE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce: Whisk the maple syrup and hot sauce in a bowl.
• Make the chicken fingers: Whisk the egg, buttermilk, mustard and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
• Pulse the waffles in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a baking sheet.
• Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot until hot but not smoking. Remove the chicken from the egg mixture, shaking off any excess, and coat with the waffle crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere. Fry the chicken in batches, adjusting the heat if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Serve with the dipping sauce.

CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Cut the chicken lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Whisk the milk, cayenne, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper in another shallow dish until combined. Put the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge the chicken fingers in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs, pressing to help adhere well. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or a baking sheet.
• Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken fingers, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken fingers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Serve with honey mustard, spicy ketchup and/or ranch dressing for dipping.

WAFFLE CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce: Whisk the maple syrup and hot sauce in a bowl.
• Make the chicken fingers: Whisk the egg, buttermilk, mustard and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
• Pulse the waffles in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a baking sheet.
• Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot until hot but not smoking. Remove the chicken from the egg mixture, shaking off any excess, and coat with the waffle crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere. Fry the chicken in batches, adjusting the heat if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Serve with the dipping sauce.

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, cream, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. In a paper bag, shake together the flour, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon salt.
• Dip the chicken into the beaten egg mixture, then place into the flour mixture and shake to coat. Place the breaded chicken onto a wire rack; do not stack. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes to allow the coating to set.
• Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In small batches, fry chicken 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken, and drain on paper towels. Set aside or keep warm in a a low oven.
• Combine the mayonnaise, maple syrup, horseradish, and mustard powder in a medium bowl. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• To assemble the sandwiches: Place 4 waffles on a cookie sheet, top each waffle with 2 chicken tenders, 3 slices of bacon, and 2 slices of Cheddar. Broil the sandwich for a 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Spread 3 tablespoons of the maple mayonnaise on the remaining 4 waffles and place on top of the sandwich.