Breakfast for 2
Spicy Chicken and Waffles
Cayenne-seasoned chicken fries until crisp while a simple milk batter cooks into warm golden waffles.
$29.66for 4 servings
$7.42 per serving$29.66 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken tenders$4.29/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $3.22Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Hot sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken tenders
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 32 oz container canola oil (optional)
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Whisk the chicken egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a medium bowl, then stir in cayenne and paprika.
- Coat the chicken tenders in the buttermilk mixture, then cover them with the bread crumb and panko mixture.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, waffle egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla in a second bowl.
- Heat a waffle iron and cook the batter in batches until golden, about 4 minutes per waffle.
- Heat 1 1/2 inches of canola oil to 350 F in a deep skillet.
- Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and 165 F inside, then serve with the waffles.
Swaps
- Chicken tenders for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.80/lb less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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