Honey Habanero Chicken and Waffle Sliders on the Blackstone
If chicken and waffles had a bold, fiery cousin, this would be it. These Honey Habanero Chicken and Waffle Sliders bring together crispy fried chicken, buttery golden mini waffles, and a sticky drizzle of spicy spiked honey.
They’re everything you want in a bite: crunchy, spicy, sweet, and savory. Whether you’re making them for brunch, game day, or — like me — entering them into the Blackstone Great Griddle Off, these little sliders are guaranteed to turn heads.
Honey Habanero Chicken & Waffle Slider
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders cut in slider size chunks
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 11/2 –2 tbsp Nashville Smoky Honey Habanero
- 2 eggs (for egg wash)
- Oil for shallow frying 1/2 inch in cast iron pan or disposable foil pan
- 8 mini waffles store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp butter for toasting waffles
- Hot honey for drizzle
- Pickles optional garnish
- Maple syrup mixed with a little hot honey for dipping
Instructions
- Season flour and cornstarch with Honey Habanero seasoning.
- Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, pressing to coat evenly.
- Dip in egg wash and back in flour mixture.
- Shallow-fry chicken in hot oil until crispy and fully cooked (about 5–6 minutes per side).
- Toast mini waffles on the griddle with butter until golden.
- Assemble: waffle, chicken, waffle.
- Skewer to hold
- Finish with hot honey drizzle and garnish with pickles.
Make It Yours
- Heat Level: Swap habanero for a more mild seasoning.
- Garnish: Swap pickled jalapeños for regular pickles.
- Bigger Bites: Make full-size waffles and go for a monster sandwich version.
Final Bite
These sliders aren’t just food — they’re a moment. Perfect for breakfast brunch, or bold enough for game day. One bite and you’ll understand why sweet heat is always a winning combo.
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