Chicken Tenders and Cheesy Bacon Waffles

We made everyone's favorite waffles even better by adding cheese and bacon, and serving fried chicken on the side!

Serves 4
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ kilo chicken breast fillets, sliced into strips
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 medium eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups breadcrumbs
• Oil for deep-frying

FOR THE WAFFLE BATTER

• 1 medium egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¾ cup water or milk
• 1 (250-gram) pack pancake mix
• ½ cup minced cooked bacon, plus extra for topping
• ¼ cup shredded quick-melting cheese

• Butter, to serve
• Maple or pancake syrup, to serve

Procedure
1. Combine chicken strips, salt, pepper, and milk in bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, prepare the waffle batter: Combine egg, oil, and water in a bowl. Mix well. Add pancake mix to the bowl and stir just to combine; do not overmix. The mixture should be lumpy. Fold in bacon and cheese; set aside.

3. Prepare the chicken breading by putting all-purpose flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Dredge chicken strips in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.

4. Heat vegetable oil and deep-fry breaded chicken until golden brown. Set aside.

5. Scoop waffle batter onto a waffle maker, using approximately ¼ cup for each waffle. Cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

6. Transfer waffles to serving plates. Top with butter and bacon. Drizzle with maple or pancake syrup. Serve with chicken tenders on the side.