TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

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While visiting Texas I bought a small bottle of jalapeno pepper jelly, which inspired me to try this recipe. It's like a kicked up Southern classic, and the syrup can be used as a dipping sauce for the chicken. -Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings (3/4 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
JALAPENO SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
COATING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup canola oil
WAFFLES:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Optional toppings: salsa, sliced avocados and fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness. Place in a shallow bowl or dish. Add buttermilk and hot pepper sauce; turn chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., In a small saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; steep for 1 hour. Strain and discard peppers. Cover and refrigerate syrup until serving., In a large shallow dish, mix the flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Add chicken to flour mixture, one piece at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain; keep warm., In a large bowl, combine the first six waffle ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and egg until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese., Bake in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with chicken, warmed syrup and, if desired, toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Trey Steppach
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I especially liked the chipotle honey butter. It added a nice kick to the dish.


Joel Chauca
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Katumba Ronney
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken and waffles, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


OP TUFAIL
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The waffles were light and fluffy, and the chicken was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Killa Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and waffles, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Wasem Abbas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kamrun
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I especially liked the chipotle honey butter. It added a nice kick to the dish.


Betty Swallsack
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The waffles were light and fluffy, and the chicken was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


riley Schramm
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and waffles, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


sania mughal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mari Belle
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and my family loved it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the waffles were light and fluffy. We will definitely be making this again.


muhammed nurudeen
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken and waffles were both delicious. I especially liked the chipotle honey butter. It was the perfect addition to the dish.


zarek nicholas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the waffles were light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


saqib jatt
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the waffles were fluffy and light. I would definitely make this again.


Charles Emeka
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken and waffles, but this recipe changed my mind. The waffles were so light and fluffy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I loved the chipotle honey butter too. It was the perfect finishing touch.


david vaughn
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I especially liked the chipotle honey butter. It added a nice kick to the dish.


Maskfacebuoy Izzy
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This Tex-Mex Chicken and Waffles recipe was a hit! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffles were light and fluffy. The combination of the two was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking fo