Crispy Chicken Waffles
A savory fusion of crispy pork-rind crusted chicken strips paired with fluffy almond flour waffles topped with chives and optional butter, perfect for a gluten-free satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 425°F
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 food processor for crushing pork rinds
- 1 waffle iron for cooking waffles
- 1 mixing bowls for batter and coating mixtures
Ingredients
- Cooking spray as needed
- 4 oz pork rinds
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons water
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives for garnish
- Butter optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Place pork rinds into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow dish and mix with grated Parmesan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 egg, mayonnaise, and water. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Dip chicken strips in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat them in the pork rind and Parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Arrange coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the waffle iron and spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk 4 eggs, then blend in almond flour, shredded cheddar, milk, sour cream, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour 1/2 cup batter into the waffle iron and cook until waffles are golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve crispy chicken tenders with waffles. Garnish with chopped chives and butter if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safety.
- Optionally marinate chicken in egg mixture for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Store leftover waffles in the refrigerator and reheat in a toaster.