Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich Bites

Prep

1

hr

30

min
Total

1

hr

30

min
Servings

16

Bite-size bacon, beer and bourbon…how could chicken ‘n waffles get any better?

Ingredients

Bacon

8

slices bacon, cut in half

Spicy Fried Chicken

2

boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
1/8

teaspoon salt
Dash freshly ground black pepper
1/2

cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2

teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1

egg
2

tablespoons vegetable oil

Maple-Bourbon Butter

1/4

cup butter, softened
2

tablespoons pure maple syrup
2

teaspoons bourbon whiskey

Beer Waffles

1 1/4

cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1

egg
3/4

cup regular or nonalcoholic beer (6 oz)
1

tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps

1

In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
2

Between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3

In shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup Bisquick mix and the chipotle powder. In another bowl, beat egg with fork. Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat with Bisquick mixture.
4

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Meanwhile, in another small bowl, stir together Maple-Bourbon Butter ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
5

Heat waffle iron. In medium bowl, stir Beer Waffle ingredients until blended. Pour about 1 tablespoon batter onto center of each quarter of hot waffle iron. Close lid of waffle iron. Bake about 2 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffles. Repeat with remaining batter, making 32 small waffles.
6

To assemble: Place waffle section on plate; spread Maple-Bourbon Butter on waffle, top with 1 half slice bacon, 1 piece chicken, and another waffle section.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

Make these cute snacks or appetizers up to 1 day ahead of time and reheat them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Spread Maple-Bourbon Butter on waffles, and assemble just before serving.
tip 2

Beer lovers may want to choose an ale or a more robust beer for these waffles. Those who prefer a milder taste should use light beer.

Nutrition

160 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 11g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Sandwich

Calories: 160

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g; 15%

Saturated Fat: 3 1/2g; 18%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 45mg; 15%

Sodium: 320mg; 13%

Potassium: 80mg; 2%

Total Carbohydrate: 11g; 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.