Chicken and Waffle Skewers

Bite-sized skewers combining seasoned chicken cubes and golden waffle pieces for a sweet-savory appetizer or main dish.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings 4 skewers

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken breast, cut into cubes Trim fat; cut into 1-inch pieces for even cooking
To taste Salt and pepper Season chicken simply to let maple shine

For the Waffle Mix

2 cups Waffle mix Use packaged mix or homemade batter; yields 4 waffles
2 large Eggs (if using homemade waffle mix) Use as required by your homemade batter recipe
1 3/4 cups Milk (if using homemade waffle mix) Substitute plant milk for dairy-free waffles

For Assembly and Drizzling

1/2 cup Maple syrup Use pure maple syrup for best flavor; warm before serving
As needed Cooking spray or oil Use neutral oil for chicken; spray waffle iron to prevent sticking
8 to 12 skewers Wooden skewers Soak skewers 15 minutes if grilling outdoors to prevent burning

Instructions

Prepare Waffles

Prepare the waffle batter according to package instructions or your homemade recipe.
Pour batter into preheated waffle iron and cook waffles until golden brown.
Transfer waffles to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before cutting into squares.

Cook Chicken

Season the chicken cubes evenly with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil to coat the surface.
Cook the chicken cubes in batches until no longer pink at center and juices run clear.
Rest the cooked chicken briefly to retain juices before assembling skewers.

Assemble and Grill

Assemble the skewers by alternating between a cooked chicken cube and a waffle square on each stick.
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates lightly.
Grill the skewers for a few minutes per side until heated through and slightly charred.
Plate the skewers warm and drizzle maple syrup over them immediately before serving.

Notes

For perfect results, ensure uniform chicken cubes, cool waffles completely before cutting, preheat grill pan, and warm maple syrup for easy drizzling. Avoid common mistakes like overcooking chicken and threading warm waffles.

Keyword Chicken Skewers, Grilled Chicken, Party Appetizer, Sweet-Savory Bites, Waffle Skewers