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Chicken with Cheddar Bacon Waffle Sandwich Recipe

Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

Waffles:

  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 1/8 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 3/4 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 Butter Melted
  • 3 Bacon Slices Cooked & Crumbled
  • 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Green Onions Diced
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Chicken:

  • 2 Large Chicken Breasts
  • 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp. Cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. Hot Sauce
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Maple Sriracha Aioli:

  • 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Sriracha

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix together buttermilk and hot sauce for the chicken. Place chicken in mixture making sure it is covered and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl mix together all of the ingredients for the aioli. Cover and place in the fridge until you are ready to use.
  • While aioli is resting start making the waffles by taking a medium bowl and whisking together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a second bowl mix together eggs, butter and butter milk, pour the liquids into the dries and mix.
  • Mix in green onions, bacon and cheddar cheese. Lightly grease your heated waffle iron and use roughly a 1/2 Cup at a time make your waffles and cook until they are golden brown. Heat oil to 350˚.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the remaining chicken ingredients.
  • Remove chicken form marinade and allow access to drain off. Coat in the flour mixture and fry in heated oil for about 7 to 10 minutes. Until breading is golden brown and chicken is completely cooked.
  • To build sandwiches slice waffles in half. Place chicken on one halved waffle, add aioli and any toppings ( I used cheese, lettuce and tomatoes) Top with a second waffle half.
Keyword Comfort Food