Description
Mini chicken and waffle sandwiches with crispy fried chicken, fluffy waffles, and a drizzle of maple syrup – perfect for brunch or a fun appetizer.
Ingredients
- 12 mini Belgian waffles (store-bought or homemade), halved
- 12 small fried chicken tenders or nuggets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped chives or bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using store‑bought waffles, halve them and lightly toast until warm and slightly crisp. Brush both sides with melted butter.
- Warm the fried chicken tenders in the oven for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and hot sauce (if using) until combined.
- To assemble: place a chicken tender on a waffle bottom half, drizzle a little maple‑hot sauce mixture, then top with another waffle half.
- Secure each slider with a toothpick. Repeat for all sliders.
- Arrange sliders on the baking sheet and keep in the oven (200°F) until ready to serve, about 5 minutes.
- Before serving, optionally sprinkle with chopped chives or bacon bits and offer extra maple syrup on the side.
Notes
- Make it spicy – toss the chicken in cayenne‑pepper flour before frying or add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Swap chicken tenders with mini fried chicken bites or shredded crispy chicken.
- Waffles can be flavored with cinnamon or cheese for extra flavor.
- To make ahead: prepare components separately and assemble just before serving so waffles stay crisp.
- Offer sides like coleslaw, pickles, or fruit for a complete brunch spread.