The Chew: Chicken & Waffles On A Stick Recipe

The Chew: Chicken & Waffles On A Stick

What happens when chicken and waffles meets a corn dog? Carla Hall’s Chicken and Waffles on a Stick of course! There are some recipes that you can just tell were made to go viral, and this is certainly one of them. As if the crispy, fried chicken wasn’t enough to get you to love this recipe, the waffle flavor and fun serving idea makes this a meal the entire family will love! It’s all about moderation, so go ahead and enjoy some fried, crispy Chicken and Waffles on a Stick. You’ll thank yourself!

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The Chew: Chicken & Waffles On A Stick Recipe Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salt + more as needed
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 C buttermilk
• 2 C all-purpose flour
• canola oil – to fry
• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 C water
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

For the Malted Waffle Batter:

• 1/2 C malt powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs – beaten
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 2 C all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp corn meal
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 C buttermilk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• maple syrup – to serve

The Chew: Chicken & Waffles On A Stick Recipe Directions

1. Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a couple inches of oil, then preheat to 360 degrees
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the salt and pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper
3. Combine the chicken tenders and spice mix in a plastic zip-top bag and toss to thoroughly coat the chicken
4. Let the coated chicken sit in the bag for 10-15 minutes
5. In a shallow dish, lightly beat the eggs, then combine with water and buttermilk
6. In a different shallow dish, add corn starch, flour, and salt and pepper
7. Dip each piece of chicken in the buttermilk mixture, then coat in flour
8. Skewer each dredged chicken tender on top of an 8-inch wooden skewer
9. Work in batches to fry the dredges chicken until golden brown, about 7 minutes
10. Remove from the skewers to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly
11. Discard the hot used oil to a cool pot, then replace with a couple inches of clean oil and bring back to 360 degrees

For the Malted Waffle Batter:

1. In a large bowl, add malt powder, flour, corn meal, baking powder, sugar, corn starch, baking soda, and salt, then whisk
2. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla then whisk together
4. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients to avoid lumps, then let the batter sit for 10-15 minutes
5. Dip the cooled, fried chicken skewers into the waffle water, then into the hot oil
6. Fry until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes
7. Serve the skewers with maple syrup on the side