I did this one for a New Year’s Eve party. Now, followers of the blog know that I love chicken and waffles, in this case in miniature. My wife was at a party and saw this and sent me a picture, so challenge accepted. The idea was to make the dish portable and a two-bite deal. Now, I know normal chicken and waffles hit the sweet and salty notes, but I added sour and herbaceous notes, so I hit on 4 of the 5. The chicken from Ruckers Farm may be shake-and-bake, but the Seek Lavender buttermilk dip takes it to the next flavor level. My last change is to cook the chicken in the air fryer. I hope you like it.

5 boneless skinless chicken thighs (Ruckers Farm) cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 boxes Shake & Bake
1 quart buttermilk
1 tablespoon Seek lavender poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Waffles:
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk or buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 jar apricot jam

Hot honey or maple syrup

In a bowl add buttermilk, Seek Lavender poultry seasoning, black pepper, salt substitute, Old Bay, and chicken. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

In a bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, Old Bay, sugar, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

Add beaten eggs and milk and mix until just combined. Let rest for 30 minutes.

In a plastic food bag, add package of Shake and Bake and 10-12 chicken bites shake to coat.

Spray bottom of air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add chicken leaving room between pieces.

Cook for 11-13 minutes at 350 degrees or until internal temp is 165.

Repeat until all chicken is used. 

Heat oven to 175 and warm chicken in a aluminum pan until serving.

Heat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray.

Cook three or four regular size waffles. Cut in two waffle-squares pieces. Place in a aluminum pan and place in warm oven until service.

Assembly:
Waffle piece
Apricot jam
Chicken
Hot honey or maple syrup
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