Chicken & Waffle Bites

Chicken & Waffle Bites

These fun bite-sized chicken and waffles combine crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffle batter for a kid-friendly brunch, appetizer, or party snack. Serve with warm maple syrup for dipping.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Chicken Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Waffle Batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 350°F.
2. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Place the flour in a large resealable bag. Add the chicken and shake until evenly coated.
4. Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.
7. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
8. Dip each cooked chicken bite into the waffle batter, allowing the excess to drip off.
9. Return the coated chicken to the 350°F oil and fry for 45-60 seconds per side until the waffle coating is golden brown.
10. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
11. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm with maple syrup or honey for dipping.