Irresistibly Crunchy Chicken and Waffle Skewers for Fun Meals

Enjoy delicious Chicken and Waffle Skewers, a playful meal for kids and adults, combining crispy chicken with fluffy waffles and sweet maple syrup.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks Chicken nuggets can speed up the prep.

For the Waffles

8 pieces Frozen Homestyle Waffles Feel free to use homemade waffles.

For the Flavor

2 tablespoons Salted Butter Switch to unsalted if you're watching sodium.
1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be substitutes.
1/4 cup Additional Maple Syrup For serving.

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Cooking spray
Small Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or butter.
Spread your breaded chicken chunks evenly across the greased baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
Cut frozen homestyle waffles into 9 equal squares for easy assembly on the skewers.
Melt salted butter and combine it with maple syrup to create a sweet and rich mixture.
After baking chicken, arrange waffle pieces around the chicken chunks and brush them with the butter-maple mixture.
Return baking sheet to oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes until waffles are golden brown.
Assemble the skewers by alternating between threading crispy chicken chunks and fluffy waffle pieces.
Serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety. Kids can help assemble the skewers for fun.

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