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Maple Hot Chicken Mac n’ Cheese Waffle Tacos

Maple Hot Chicken Mac n’ Cheese Waffle Tacos
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with Maple Hot Chicken Mac n’ Cheese Waffle Tacos. This unique dish combines crispy fried chicken, creamy mac n’ cheese, and sweet maple waffles into a delightful handheld treat. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or brunch, these tacos offer a bold flavor profile that marries spiciness, sweetness, and savory goodness. Whether entertaining guests or simply craving something extraordinary, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken tenders cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cayenne
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup maple sugar (or regular granular sugar)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups cooked macaroni
  • 6 strips of chopped maple turkey bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken tenders in a mixture of buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl. Dredge marinated chicken in this mixture and fry until golden brown.
  3. Prepare the sauce by melting butter and mixing it with hot sauce and maple syrup over medium heat.
  4. For the waffles, combine flour, eggs, salt, maple sugar, and milk to create batter; then cook in a preheated waffle maker.
  5. Make mac n’ cheese by combining evaporated milk with shredded cheddar until melted; stir in cooked macaroni.
  6. Assemble tacos by layering mac n’ cheese on waffles topped with fried chicken drizzled in sauce.

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