Chicken and Waffles Sliders with Maple Syrup
Handheld chicken and waffles combining crispy toasted mini waffles with sliced cooked chicken tenders, secured with toothpicks, and finished with a drizzle of real maple syrup. Perfect for appetizers or casual dining.
Ingredients
- frozen mini waffles, fully toastedregular waffles1:0.5grain
cut to size
- chicken tenders, cooked
- real maple syruphoney1:1sweetener
different flavor profile
- toothpicks
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cooked chicken tenders in half lengthwise
- 2
Break apart the toasted waffles into individual pieces
- 3
Place one piece of sliced chicken between two waffle pieces
- 4
Secure each slider with a toothpick through all layers
- 5
Drizzle the assembled sliders with maple syrup
- 6
Serve warm
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled sliders up to 2 hours before serving. Reheat in oven at low temperature if needed.
Slice chicken tenders and break waffles apart up to 4 hours in advance. Assemble and drizzle with syrup just before serving to maintain waffle crispness.
Serve immediately while waffles are still warm and crispy.
Common Mistakes
Use warm waffles to avoid them becoming soggy or brittle when syrup is added
Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked before slicing to prevent food safety issues
Substitutions
cut to size