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Chicken and Waffle Skewers

Chicken and Waffle Skewers: A Fun Twist on a Classic Favorite

Chicken and Waffle Skewers are a fun and delicious twist on a classic favorite, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks Can substitute with chicken nuggets or popcorn chicken.
For the Waffles
  • 6 pieces Frozen Homestyle Waffles Any brand will do, but traditional waffles work best.
For the Butter Mixture
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Unsalted can be used for lower sodium.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Experiment with flavored syrups if desired.
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Additional Maple Syrup Optional for drizzling on skewers.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Microwave
  • skewers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Arrange the breaded chicken breast chunks on one side of the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
  3. Prepare the waffles by cutting each frozen waffle into 9 pieces and setting them aside.
  4. Mix the salted butter and maple syrup in a small bowl, then microwave until melted.
  5. Shift the chicken to one side of the baking sheet after 12 minutes, and place the waffle pieces on the other side.
  6. Brush the waffles with the melted butter and syrup mixture.
  7. Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the waffles turn golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Assemble by threading one piece of chicken and one piece of waffle onto mini skewers.
  9. Serve warm, drizzling extra maple syrup over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store assembled skewers in an airtight container for up to 2 hours. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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