This Easter we got to spend time with our little chicks in Sundance Utah. This is Nora Jane and Will. It just so happened Easter weekend coincided with Will’s second birthday party.

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Will is a little obsessed with his Blabla doll “Luigi”.

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

So his mama and daddy gave him a Luigi themed birthday party.

Will is also a bit crazy about waffles, so his birthday invitations depicted Luigi serving waffles to his friends. (Invitations custom made by The Trim Shoppe)

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

And what could be better for a waffle and Luigi obsessed birthday boy’s brunch than Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles topped with his favorite green frog?
(Photo credit: Lizzyography)

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Will’s mama, Mari, kept the theme going with simple banners and beautiful sugar cookies. (Take a peek at Mari’s blog here) My recipe for traditional sugar cookies here.

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Honestly the party could not have been cuter. And neither could Will, even though he was a little camera shy.

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Ombre cake from Annie Bee Cakery.

All the food was delicious! I can take credit for a few of the recipes, but not the execution. My daughter in law did it all!

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

Served along with the Spicy Fried Chicken and Mini Waffles were my Berries in Compote, my Bacon Cheddar Biscuits and plain yogurt and granola in mason jars.

Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles~ Birthday recipes

With all this fantastic food the Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles were still the first to go! They were a huge hit. Mari just used a nugget version of My Spicy Fried Chicken recipe placed between two petite versions of my Simple Buttermilk Waffles and then drizzled them with butter and real maple syrup! (Photo credit: Lizzyography)

Spicey Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles~ Birthday recipes

To make these cute little waffles she used a mini waffle maker by Sunbeam (affiliate link) for perfectly sized sliders!

Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles~ Birthday recipes

 The Recipes: Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles

Tips and must haves: mini waffle maker, a good cast iron pan and vanilla paste, I buy the quart it’s a money saver! To make a gluten free version of the mini waffles use your favorite gluten free flour. I use Perfect Blend by Namaste. (affiliate links)

Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles: The Chicken
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
31 mins
 
Mini Fried Chicken Nuggets fabulous alone or served between mini waffles. How "hot" your chicken turns out will depend on how hot your hot sauce is. I recommend using a hot one...of course!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: classic recipe, comfort food, easy breakfast recipe, easy dinner recipe
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts pounded to 1" thick and cut cut into 2" rectangles (makes approx 24)
  • 1 1/2 cups cultured buttermilk
  • 3 Tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour or gluten free flour, or equal parts almond meal and blanched almond flour for my grain free friends
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp dried onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup olive oil the amount you use will depend on the size of your pan
Instructions
  1. In a shallow baking dish, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Place prepared chicken in buttermilk mixture, turning so both sides have been coated. Leave chicken in dish, cover and place in the fridge for an hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 and place rack in center of oven.
  3. Mix flours and seasonings. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and dredge in flour so each piece is lightly coated. Set on a plate.
  4. Place a large pan on high heat. Add enough olive oil to pan so that the entire bottom is well coated. When oil is very hot, carefully add chicken to pan. Lower heat to medium/high. When first side is golden (about 3-4 minutes) turn and brown other side.
  5. Place browned chicken on a rimmed cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
  6. Place in oven and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and serve piping hot, or serve cold the next day. So good either way! If making sliders, place between 2 mini waffles and top with butter and syrup.

 

Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets and Mini Waffles: The Waffles
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
14 mins
 

Delicious mini waffles any time. Gluten free option included. I recommend brushing waffle iron with butter to prevent sticking. If making sliders place a piece of fried chicken (recipe above) between two waffles and top with butter and maple syrup.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: classic recipe, comfort food, easy breakfast recipe
Servings: 24 waffles
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten free friends use your favorite GF flour, I like Perfect Blend by Namaste (link above
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk dairy free use almond milk
  • 1 cup melted butter plus additional for topping waffles
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey optional, I leave it out because in my opinion the fruit and syrup are plenty sweet!
  • 2 Tsp vanilla paste
Instructions
  1. Heat mini waffle maker. Whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla paste and melted butter till well combined. (add sugar or honey if desired, whisk)
  2. Cook waffles according to waffle maker instructions.
  3. If making sliders, place a piece of fried chicken between two waffles and drizzle with syrup and melted butter if desired (I always desire melted butter).

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