Chicken and waffles recipe for four
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This recipe serves four with chicken tenders and homemade waffles. It uses a shallow fry for the chicken rather than bone-in fried chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken tenderloins
1 1/2 lb
Buttermilk
2 cups
All-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
Cornstarch
1/2 cup
Baking powder
2 tsp
Granulated sugar
2 tbsp
Eggs
3
Whole milk
1 1/2 cups
Unsalted butter
8 tbsp
Sweet paprika
1 tsp
Garlic powder
1 tsp
Kosher salt
2 tsp
Vegetable oil
3 cups
Maple syrup
1 cup
How to make it
- Soak chicken tenderloins in one cup of buttermilk for 20 minutes. 2. Whisk flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, and salt for the chicken coating. 3. Fry coated chicken in hot oil until crisp and cooked through. 4. For waffles, whisk remaining flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and remaining buttermilk. 5. Cook batter in a preheated waffle iron. 6. Serve waffles topped with chicken and warm maple syrup.
Who this list is for
This chicken and waffles recipe is for anyone making a special meal for four, especially if you want to serve homemade waffles and crispy chicken tenders. It’s ideal for family brunches, small gatherings, or weeknight comfort food when you want something a little extra without deep-frying bone-in chicken.
How to use this list
Go through your kitchen and mark off what you already have: flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, eggs, and butter are common pantry staples. Next, check for chicken tenderloins, buttermilk, whole milk, sweet paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, vegetable oil, and maple syrup. Gather the ingredients in the order listed so you’re ready for both the waffle batter and the chicken dredge. Prep the chicken by marinating it in buttermilk, then get your waffle batter mixed and ready to go before frying.
What to skip
Don’t use bone-in chicken for this recipe; it’s written for tenderloins and a shallow fry. Avoid pancake mix or frozen waffles—homemade batter makes a big difference. Don’t skip the cornstarch in the breading; it helps the chicken get crisp. If you don’t have real maple syrup, wait until you do—table syrup won’t taste the same.
What is on this list
You’ll need 1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 8 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp kosher salt, 3 cups vegetable oil, and 1 cup maple syrup. Cross off what’s already in your pantry or fridge.
Day-of prep
Day of, marinate the chicken in buttermilk early for the best flavor. Mix the waffle batter before you start frying so you can cook waffles while the chicken rests. Set up a draining rack for the chicken to keep it crisp. Warm the maple syrup just before serving for the best taste.
FAQ
Who is "Chicken and waffles recipe for four" for?
This chicken and waffles recipe is for anyone making a special meal for four, especially if you want to serve homemade waffles and crispy chicken tenders. It’s ideal for family brunches, small gatherings, or weeknight comfort food when you want something a little extra without deep-frying bone-in chicken.
How should I use "Chicken and waffles recipe for four"?
Go through your kitchen and mark off what you already have: flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, eggs, and butter are common pantry staples. Next, check for chicken tenderloins, buttermilk, whole milk, sweet paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, vegetable oil, and maple syrup. Gather the ingredients in the order listed so you’re ready for both the waffle…
What should I skip or avoid with "Chicken and waffles recipe for four"?
Don’t use bone-in chicken for this recipe; it’s written for tenderloins and a shallow fry. Avoid pancake mix or frozen waffles—homemade batter makes a big difference. Don’t skip the cornstarch in the breading; it helps the chicken get crisp. If you don’t have real maple syrup, wait until you do—table syrup won’t taste the same.
What is on the "Chicken and waffles recipe for four" list?
You’ll need 1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 8 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp kosher salt, 3 cups vegetable oil, and 1 cup maple syrup. Cross off what’s already in your pantry o…
What should I check on the day of?
Day of, marinate the chicken in buttermilk early for the best flavor. Mix the waffle batter before you start frying so you can cook waffles while the chicken rests. Set up a draining rack for the chicken to keep it crisp. Warm the maple syrup just before serving for the best taste.
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