Waffle Crusted Chicken with Spicy Maple Sauce

Name: Waffle Crusted Chicken with Spicy Maple Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast ((1 ½ lbs total)); 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg (lightly beaten); dash of tabasco (optional); 4 whole grain or multi-grain frozen waffles (lightly toasted and cooled (I like Trader Joe’s)); 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped); cooking spray; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 small garlic clove (finely minced); 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:35min

A healthier twist on chicken and waffles, these chicken cutlets are breaded with whole grain waffle crumbs and baked in the oven. The maple sauce is the perfect spicy-sweet compliment to the chicken.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:26:53 GMT