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Mini Hot Chicken and Waffle Sliders

A fun twist on a classic comfort food, these sliders combine chicken nuggets, mini waffles, and zesty slaw for a tasty and healthier snack or meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 sliders
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Nuggets and Waffles
  • 16 ounces 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chicken nuggets Use your favorite brand.
  • 11 ounces 1 (11-ounce) package mini waffles (such as Kellogg's Eggo) Mini waffles can be toasted.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter Melted.
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water Use more if the sauce is too thick.
Assembly Ingredients
  • 1 cup prepared slaw Store-bought or homemade.
  • 20 slices small dill pickle slices
Miscellaneous
  • Cooking spray For greasing the baking sheet.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Place 20 chicken nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any remaining nuggets for another use.
  3. Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Flip and bake until crispy, which should take an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  2. Stir constantly until smooth and well combined (about 3 to 5 minutes). If the sauce thickens too much, reduce heat to low and whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to keep it smooth. Keep warm.
Toasting Waffles
  1. Toast the mini waffles and then separate each into 4 mini waffles.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the sliders by placing a chicken nugget on top of a waffle.
  2. Top with 1 heaping teaspoon of slaw, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of sauce, and place a pickle slice on top.
  3. Finish with a second waffle on top and secure the slider with a toothpick or skewer if desired. Repeat this process to make the remaining sliders before serving with extra sauce.

Notes

These sliders can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or the ingredients can be frozen separately for longer storage. Consider serving with a light salad to keep the meal balanced.