17 Crispy, Sweet and Savory Chicken and Waffle Recipes
FEBRUARY 06, 2023
Looking for a mashup that's a surefire hit? Look no further than chicken and waffles. This Southern classic is a marriage of crunchy fried chicken, fluffy waffles and a generous drizzle of sweet syrup. It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors and it's sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
We've rounded up 17 of the best chicken and waffle recipes around, from a classic version to unique takes on this classic dish. Whether you want to make it for a special occasion or just a casual weekend brunch, these recipes will help you make the perfect chicken and waffles.
So get ready to fry up some chicken, whip up a batch of waffles and enjoy this timeless dish!
Easy Chicken Recipes
Chicken and Waffles Recipe
This really is the best chicken and waffles recipe you will try! Oven baked chicken drumsticks are coated in buttermilk and cornflakes and served over homemade waffles. Perfectly succulent and crispy chicken every time!
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1,294
25
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
804
CALORIES
$1.30
PER SERVING
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Farm Flavor
Chicken and Waffles with Strawberry Sauce
Try a spring-inspired twist on a classic with our Chicken and Waffles with Strawberry Sauce. The combination of fluffy waffles, crispy fried chicken and a drizzle of sweet strawberry sauce makes this dish a winner for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
9
355
3 hr
TOTAL TIME
555
CALORIES
$2.09
PER SERVING
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Martha White
Creamed Chicken on Corn Meal Waffles
Enjoy a classic twist on an American favorite by trying this creamy chicken served over crispy and flavorful corn meal waffles – a perfect combination of savory and sweet!
20 min
TOTAL TIME
731
CALORIES
$2.64
PER SERVING
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Ecletic Momsense
Parmesan Chicken & Waffles
A southern favorite with an Italian twist.
819
CALORIES
$6.86
PER SERVING
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Cooking Light
Chicken and Waffles with Kicky Syrup
If ever a breakfast meets dinner combo were to go viral, chicken and waffles would be it. The mash-up actually dates back a couple hundred years, and we can guess why—the sweet, crunchy, and salty trio must have been just as crave-worthy then as it is now. We skip the deep fry and intsead bake chick...
30
10
604
CALORIES
$3.01
PER SERVING
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All Chicken Recipes
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken and Waffles is a popular American breakfast dish that combines sweet buttermilk waffles topped with crispy buttermilk fried chicken tenders pieces and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup for a perfect breakfast or brunch.
67
30 min
TOTAL TIME
707
CALORIES
$2.47
PER SERVING
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Son Shine Kitchen
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Fried chicken and waffles may sound like an odd combination at first. But once you try this Southern American meal, you'll realize what you've been missing.
6
1
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1108
CALORIES
$3.73
PER SERVING
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Girl Carnivore
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Hands down, the best fried chicken and waffles recipe out there. A mix of heat and sticky-sweet maple syrup coats this buttermilk fried chicken as it sits over savory cornbread waffles.
8
4,281
66
8 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
1277
CALORIES
$2.06
PER SERVING
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Aimee Mars
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Crispy battered fried chicken over fluffy buttermilk waffles, which are then drizzled in maple syrup is the ultimate dinner or brunch indulgence. Fried Chicken and Waffles are a perfect pair and a delicious southern recipe you won't be able to resist.
7
1 hr 50 min
TOTAL TIME
1332
CALORIES
$2.34
PER SERVING
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Taste of Home
Classic Chicken & Waffles
A down-home diner special gets weeknight-easy with the help of rotisserie chicken. Want 'em even faster? Make the waffles ahead and freeze till dinnertime. —Lauren Reiff, East Earl, PA
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4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
514
CALORIES
$0.94
PER SERVING
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Guiltless Chicken and Waffles
Using multigrain waffle batter with wild rice and dried cranberries turns a beloved classic into a better-for-you—and more delicious—rendition.
723
CALORIES
$2.11
PER SERVING
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eMeals
Chicken and Plantain Waffles with Bacon
eMeals makes meal planning easy with fresh recipes, a streamlined grocery list, and smart cooking tips delivered to your inbox or phone each week.
35 min
TOTAL TIME
970
CALORIES
$2.28
PER SERVING
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Tangled with Taste
World Rockin’ Fried Chicken and Waffles
What could be better than crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles? Nothing! Try Chrissy Teigen's World Rockin' Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe for a show-stopping meal. Perfectly spiced and fried chicken served with a light, golden waffle will make your taste buds sing! Enjoy this classic comfort f...
43
300
CALORIES
$0.65
PER SERVING
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Delish
Chicken 'n Waffles Casserole
This take on chicken and waffles from Delish.com is the best way to enjoy this breakfast food.
13
20,423
1,055
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
479
CALORIES
$2.03
PER SERVING
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Martha Stewart
Quick Fried Chicken and Waffles
Keep the waffles warm in a 200-degree oven while making the chicken.
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582
145
55 min
TOTAL TIME
1570
CALORIES
$3.71
PER SERVING
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The Little Kitchen
Chicken & Biscuit Waffles Recipe
Chicken and waffles. Chicken and biscuits. Both classic Southern dishes. Fuse the two and you get fried chicken and biscoffles, or wiscuits, if you prefer. We love to serve this indulgent combo with a bright arugula salad.
5
45 min
TOTAL TIME
653
CALORIES
$1.77
PER SERVING
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Life, Love and Good Food
Fried Chicken and Waffles with Hot Sriracha Honey
Chicken and waffles is nothing short of amazing and will soon become a family favorite! Make it today for a special Sunday brunch or dinner.
23
55
3 hr
TOTAL TIME
504
CALORIES
$1.02
PER SERVING
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