Mini Hot Chicken and Waffle Sliders

Mini Hot Chicken and Waffle Sliders

If you like hot chicken, you’ll love these mini sliders. The waffles are slightly sweet and pair perfectly with the salty chicken and spicy sauce. Dill pickles and slaw add tang and crunch, delivering the perfect bite. They’re easy to make and I promise, they’ll be the hit of the party! A fun addition to a brunch menu, and great for a football party alongside an ice cold beer.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
20 mini sliders
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chicken nuggets
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water, or more if needed
  • 1 (11 ounce) package mini waffles (such as Kellogg's® Eggo®)
  • 1 cup prepared slaw
  • 20 small dill pickle slices

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2
Place 20 chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any remaining nuggets for another use.

Step 3
Bake nuggets in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Flip and bake until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare sauce: Heat butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. If sauce thickens too much, reduce heat to low and whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Keep warm.

Step 5
As the sauce is cooking, toast waffles, then separate each one into 4 mini waffles.

Step 6
Assemble sliders: Place a chicken nugget on top of a waffle and top with 1 heaping teaspoon slaw. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sauce, top with a pickle slice, and place a second waffle on top. Secure slider with a toothpick or skewer, if desired. Repeat to make remaining sliders. Serve with extra sauce.

Cook’s Notes:

Good quality chicken nuggets consisting of large bites of real (not processed or pureed) chicken breast meat are best for this. You could also cut large chicken strips or pick up some hot prepared nuggets from your favorite take-out spot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309
Calories
17g
Fat
29g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat6g 31%
Cholesterol44mg 15%
Sodium1617mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate29g 11%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars6g
Protein10g
Vitamin C5mg 24%
Calcium121mg 9%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium287mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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