Chicken Waffle Bites Skewers (Printable)

Crispy chicken and fluffy waffles unite on skewers for a playful brunch bite with maple syrup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Mini Waffle Preparation

10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
13 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 1 large egg
16 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Serving & Garnish

18 - Maple syrup, for drizzling
19 - Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Place chicken cubes in a mixing bowl with buttermilk and hot sauce. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes to tenderize.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
03 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high until reaching 350°F.
04 - Remove chicken pieces from marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drain. Dredge each piece thoroughly in flour mixture.
05 - Working in batches, fry coated chicken pieces for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
06 - In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine egg, buttermilk, and melted butter. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
07 - Preheat mini waffle maker. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each waffle cavity and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions until crisp and golden. Repeat until batter is used.
08 - Thread one mini waffle and one fried chicken piece onto each skewer or toothpick. Arrange on a serving platter.
09 - Drizzle assembled bites with maple syrup and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to prep and ready in under an hour
  • Crowd-pleasing finger food for brunch or parties
  • Customizable with different syrups or spices
  • Fun for kids and adults alike
02 -
  • Every bite balances sweet and savory in one easy skewer
  • Perfect for make-ahead planning since waffles can be reheated
  • A guaranteed party hit and highly portable appetizer
03 -
  • Letting the chicken marinate for longer makes it even more tender so feel free to prep it overnight
  • Always fry in batches so the oil temperature stays steady and the chicken stays crisp
  • Do not overmix the waffle batter so you get fluffier results
  • And never skip the maple syrup drizzle (it ties everything together)

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