Spicy Gluten Free Chicken And Cheddar Waffles With Blackberry Maple Syrup With A Kick

A match made in heaven! Spicy, savory, and sweet come together in perfect harmony with these crispy gluten-free waffles, packed with cheddar cheese, chicken, and a kick of heat.

Served with a rich, fruity blackberry maple syrup infused with a hint of spice, this brunch dish is sure to ignite your taste buds.

Ingredients

• For the waffles:
• 2 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• For the blackberry maple syrup:
• 2 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron and grease it with some butter or cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, cheddar cheese, chicken, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the center of the waffle iron and spread it out to the edges.

Cook the waffles for 3-5 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy.

Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron between each waffle.

While the waffles are cooking, make the blackberry maple syrup.

In a blender or food processor, puree the blackberries until smooth.

Strain the seeds from the mixture and discard the seeds.

In a saucepan, combine the blackberry puree, maple syrup, honey, red pepper flakes, and vanilla extract.

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly.

Serve the waffles hot with the blackberry maple syrup spooned over the top.

You can also top with additional blackberries, whipped cream, or even some chopped nuts if you like!

Notes

Make sure to grease your waffle iron thoroughly to prevent waffles from sticking.

You can use butter or cooking spray for this.

Using gluten-free flour is crucial to achieve the right texture, so don’t substitute with regular flour.

Don’t overmix the wet and dry ingredients, as this can create dense waffles.

If using frozen blackberries, thaw them first before blending.

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes to the blackberry maple syrup.

Blackberry maple syrup makes about 2 cups, so you’ll have some leftover for future waffles or even using as a topping for pancakes or ice cream.

These waffles freeze well, so feel free to make a batch and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Simply toast to reheat.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 520
• Total Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 47g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 28g