I don't even know where to start, I'm so excited to share Breakfast for Dinner, a new cookbook (just released this week) by my friends, Lindsay and Taylor, with you as well as this recipe for their Chicken & Biscuit Waffles.
Let's start with the cookbook…it's gorgeous. It's very gorgeous. There are beautiful pictures of beautiful food. There are over 100 recipes that are a take from breakfast for dinner but step it up a notch.
Curtis and I helped test some recipes for Lindsay and Taylor and we made these early on…Sunny-Side-Up Burgers! To die for…they include hash browns too!
I have to make this pie soon, Mocha Ice Cream Pie with Biscotti Crust.
And these Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes!! Lindsay actually shows you how to make them in this video.
And these, we have made these sooo many times, another recipe we helped test for them. Chicken and Biscuit Waffles. Every time I tell Curtis I'm making these for dinner, he gets giddy.
I'm totally biased because Lindsay is my best friend and my web designer but this book is beautiful and it's a must have in your cookbook library. Even if I didn't know her and Taylor, I would be drooling at all of the pictures in this book.
And my advice, make this recipe…soon! You will not regret it! The savoriness of the waffles and the perfectly simple buttermilk fried chicken and the dressing for the arugula salad is a perfect balance. This recipe is pictured on the cover of Breakfast for Dinner differently than I photographed it because the first time I made these and Curtis walked into the kitchen and saw the waffles, he said I'm making this into a sandwich and that's how he eats this dish!
PS Hop on over, I'm giving away two copies of Breakfast for Dinner!
Chicken & Biscuit Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- salt and pepper, to taste
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For Biscuit Waffles
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup 1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Honey Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1/2 large lemon
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups 4 ounces arugula
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap; pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness, then cut in half crosswise. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Fill a heavy with oil to a depth of 1/4-inch depth. Bring to 350ºF over medium heat. Place buttermilk in a wide, shallow bowl and all-purpose flour in another wide, shallow bowl.
- Dredge chicken in buttermilk, followed by flour, shaking off excess. Add chicken to hot oil, 2 pieces at a time, and fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For waffles, whisk together self-rising flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. With a pastry cutter or knife cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until just combined and no dry flour remains.
- Preheat a belgian waffle iron per manufacturer's instructions. Scoop batter into waffle iron (or as much batter as needed to fill your specific iron model) and cook until outside is golden brown and toasted. Repeat with remaining batter. Top each waffle with a piece of fried chicken and arugula salad and serve.
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Honey Dressing
- whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over arugula and toss to coat.
Notes
Disclosure: I was given a copy of this cookbook by Lindsay and Taylor as well as by the publisher, look for the giveaway. All opinions are always my own. There are affiliate links in this post.
Mika says
Yummm! I tried to replicate the chicken-n-waffle from Screen Door in Portland the other day with hand mashed sweet potatoes in the waffle and I’ve had plenty of other chicken and waffle and chicken and biscuits, just never even thought to combine the two until I saw this featured on Huffpo.
Great idea – thanks!
cindy says
I need this recipe. I can’t see it on this page and about to make itfor dinner!!!!!
Julie Deily says
Hi Cindy,
Sorry about that, it’s back. I have been having trouble with my site for a couple of days.
Emil says
Oh my… this looks like the perfect dinner tonight. Your waffles look wonderful!
Robin {Mom Foodie} says
Now that I finally have a waffle maker, I may have to try this chicken & waffles thing. It isn’t exactly a staple up here in New England.
Linda | The Urban Mrs says
Best thing ever for breakfast…or dinner….or breakfast? Oh well, I’ll have this anytime. Love the pictures and recipes, definitely a must try try at home!
Shaina says
Those waffles look like perfection for chicken and waffles. I love the biscuit idea.
Michael says
Oh. My. God. Chicken and waffles. Yes. Please. I need to buy this cookbook.
Lori says
I saw these beautiful creations floating around Pinterest. Chicken and Waffles is the best combination, hands down. It may even beat chocolate and peanut butter for me. 🙂 This is such a great idea.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Oh my gosh, those pancakes look so good! I’m so excited about this cookbook–we love having breakfast for dinner! 😀
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oh my – best breakfast ever! Jason would be over the moon if I made this for him!
Elizabeth says
I can’t wait to try this recipe out! Their cookbook is really spectacular.
Paula - bell'alimento says
Absolutely love chicken & waffles and Lindsay is a doll. Can’t wait to pick up a copy too!
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
That seriously looks like the best brinner ever! I need a waffle iron so I can get to making these babies!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
My Word, does that ever look good! I need to get my hands on that book.
Becky says
These look amazing! My husband would go crazy for this dish. He bought me a cast iron skillet for Valentine’s Day (knows the way to my heart!), and this would be the perfect recipe to break it in!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
I love having breakfast for dinner. This looks and sounds great!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
OMG! This sounds amazing!
Jenny @ BAKE says
I am going to have to get that book! that recipe looks amazing and the pages you’ve show looks so pretty!
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
love the “sandwich” idea for the chicken and waffles. We had chicken and waffles for breakfast this morning, Next time we’ll have to try it this way!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I’m with Curtis, this should be a sandwich, yum! I can’t wait to get this cookbook.
Brendalynn says
I always said, if I were to die tomorrow, my last meal would be chicken and waffles! This looks awesome!
Doreen says
Love the idea behind this cookbook. Breakfast is too good to just be eaten in the AM hours.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Oh my! This looks SOO GOOOD, Julie! I know my Hubby would be super excited if I made this! Beautiful cookbook!
Katie says
chicken & waffles is a favorite in this house, however that usually calls for us going out to get them. I’ll have to check out this book!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
looks delicious and I’m with Curtis the sandwich is the way to go with this one 🙂 Love it!
Tasha @Thatssoyummy says
Ok, hold the phone… I nearly dropped off my chair when I saw this. I need this book in my life!!!!! Those chicken and waffles look amazing!!!!!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
This is such a fun recipe. Congrats to Lindsay & Taylor!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
GAH, those look SO good. Actually, everything pictured looks good. I’m not surprised, though – Linsday and Taylor are some darn good cooks!
HilLesha says
Looks good!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I need to get their book asap! This is a jaw dropper!
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
This is truly one of the most brilliant recipes I have ever seen. This recipe alone sells the book!!! Yum!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
These look SO GOOD!!! I can’t wait to see the cookbook! 🙂
bridget {bake at 350} says
OH my GOODNESS! My stomach is totally growling right now. I need to order this book ASAP!!!
Kristen says
Whoa – that looks CRAZY good! I’ve been thumbing through that cookbook and have book marked so many things to try!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
OMG I’m drooling! MUST. MAKE. THIS.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
My husband would make out with this. Seriously…. I need to make it!
katie says
Ahh i love the idea of turning the traditional chicken and waffles into a savory dish with the “biscuit” style waffle. I can’t wait to get this book. p.s. sexy plate you have there. lol.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
OMG, Julie this looks great! Totally going to try this. . I’ve been obsessed with waffles lately. . I JUST posted a Croque Madame Waffle. . great minds think alike! 😛