How to Make Delicious Chicken and Waffle Tacos
I don’t know whatever possessed me to try chicken and waffles, but I am so glad I did! Since then, I have come up with my own versions, including these delicious chicken and waffle tacos.
Here are a few varieties and ways to make chicken and waffle tacos.
My Experience with Chicken and Waffles
There were so times I heard people talk about chicken and waffles, and I was not tempted to try them in the least. It wasn’t that they sounded disgusting or anything, they just weren’t appealing to me.
A few months ago, we were looking for a place to eat in a small town and came across the neatest Farm to Table restaurant. I still don’t know what came over me to order chicken and waffles, but I did. Let me tell you, it was one of my favorite meals!
A New Twist
Recently I saw an ad for a breakfast restaurant. They were serving waffle tacos with eggs and bacon. Immediately, I asked myself, “Why not chicken and waffle tacos?” So, instead of regular taco shells, I gave the waffles a shot.
Just like me, Jay had no desire to try chicken and waffles. However, he became a fan after the first bite.
Chicken and Waffle Tacos
This delicious meal is sweet and savory in every bite. It is not only delicious but also very versatile! You have so many options and can make them as simple or as complicated as you want.
- Homemade fried chicken and waffles
- Store bought chicken and waffles
- Chicken and waffles takeout from restaurants (This works great!)
- A combination of any of the above
Ingredients
As you can tell in the picture, I used take out waffles (still in the takeout container) when I made the chicken and waffle tacos the first time.
For the purposes of this post, I am using store bought (frozen chicken and waffles) to transform waffles into tacos.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step by Step Directions and Assembly
Instructions
- Cook the chicken according to the package directions.
- Warm the waffles in the microwave or an airfryer, according to package directions, timing them so that they are ready at the same time as the chicken.
- Place waffles into a taco holder to form a taco shape.
- Place chicken strips or nuggets into the waffle shells. If you don’t have a taco holder, use a long wooden toothpick or skewer to hold the waffle together around the chicken tenders like a “taco shell.”
- Drizzle sides of waffles with your favorite syrup.
- Dust the completed waffles tacos generously with powdered sugar.
Other Ideas for Chicken and Waffle Tacos
- Use brown sugar instead of powdered sugar
- Make savory chicken and waffles
- Barbecue Sauce
- Sriracha Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Garlic Powder, Salt, and Black Pepper
- Diced Jalapenos
- Fresh Cilantro
- Chopped Onions or the stems of a green onion
- Fresh salad or cabbage slaw
- Cheddar cheese
- Use other types of chicken besides fried chicken.
- Grilled chicken
- Shredded chicken
- Barbecue chicken
- Jerk chicken
Other Ways to Serve Chicken and Waffles
- Best Fried Chicken and Waffles using whole chicken breasts
- Chicken and Waffle Minis (These make great appetizers!)
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Recipe Card – Chicken and Waffle Tacos
Chicken and Waffle Tacos
This delicious meal is sweet and savory in every bite. It is not only delicious but also very versatile! You have so many options:
* Homemade fried chicken and waffles
* Store bought chicken and waffles
* Chicken and waffles takeout from restaurants
* A combination of any of the above
For the purposes of this recipe, I am using store bought (frozen chicken and waffles).
Ingredients
- Waffles
- Fried Chicken Tenders or Nuggets
- Powdered Sugar
- Syrup or Honey
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken according to package directions.
2. Warm the waffles in the microwave or an airfryer, according to package directions, timing them so that they are ready at the same time as the chicken.
3. Place waffles into a taco holder to form a taco shape.
4. Place chicken strips or nuggets into the waffle shells. If you don't have a taco holder, use a long wooden toothpick or skewer to hold the waffle together around the chicken tenders like a "taco shell."
5. Drizzle sides of waffles with your favorite syrup.
6. Dust the completed waffles tacos generously with powdered sugar.
If you have never tried chicken and waffles, I hope you won’t let the thought of the two together keep you from trying it. Just like us, you may be pleasantly surprised. This dish may just become one of you favorite guilty pleasures.
Let me know your thoughts!
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Oh my word, Susan, what have you done to my waistline 😂 I love chicken and waffles, it’s one of my favorite treats. Especially, with hot honey. I had breakfast tacos this morning so I’m excited to change things up an try your waffle tacos. They look amazing! Hugs, CoCo
LOL! I can’t believe it took me so long to try them! They are a must!
Brilliant combo! The chicken and waffles are a game-changer in taco form. Thanks for sharing & for joining Fiesta Friday Party!
Thank you! Thank you also for sharing it this week!❤️