Chicken and Waffles
Whisk together the eggs, cream, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoonsalt, and black pepper in a large bowl. In a paper bag, shaketogether the flour, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon salt.Dip the chicken into the beaten egg mixture, then place into theflour mixture and shake to coat. Place the breaded chicken onto awire rack; do not stack. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes to allowthe coating to set.Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375degrees F (190 degrees C). In small batches, fry chicken 5 to 8minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken, and drain on papertowels. Set aside or keep warm in a a low oven.Combine the mayonnaise, maple syrup, horseradish, and mustardpowder in a medium bowl. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet,and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenlybrowned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a papertowel-lined plate.To assemble the sandwiches: Place 4 waffles on a cookie sheet, topeach waffle with 2 chicken tenders, 3 slices of bacon, and 2 slicesof Cheddar. Broil the sandwich for a 3 to 5 minutes until the cheesemelts. Spread 3 tablespoons of the maple mayonnaise on theremaining 4 waffles and place on top of the sandwich.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 quart peanut oil for frying
- 8 chicken tenders
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 12 slices bacon
- 8 thin slices Cheddar cheese
- 8 plain frozen waffles