Mantastic Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich

  • Prep 1 hr 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 slices onion (from 1 medium onion)

Spicy Fried Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Maple-Bourbon-Butter Syrup

  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey

Beer Waffles

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
    In 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside.
  • 3
    Between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    In shallow bowl, mix 3/4 cup Bisquick mix and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder. In another bowl, beat egg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder with fork. Dip chicken into egg mixture; coat with Bisquick mixture.
  • 5
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat maple syrup and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon. Set aside.
  • 6
    In medium bowl, stir waffle ingredients until blended. Pour slightly less than 2/3 cup batter onto center of hot waffle iron. Close lid of waffle iron. Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle. Repeat with remaining batter, making 8 waffle sections.
  • 7
    To assemble: Place waffle section on plate; top with 3 slices bacon, 1 piece chicken, onion slices and another waffle section. Cut each sandwich in half, serve with syrup for dipping.

  • Beer aficionados 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 Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
540
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
43%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
950mg
39%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
49g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
20g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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