The odds

I love it when things stack up in my favor. 

Like these homemade chicken tenders stacked upon those buttery waffles. 

See what I mean?

Even when I have to do the stacking for myself! Chicken & Waffles are a perfect pair. It's salty and sweet. A balance of tenderness and crunch. Satisfaction on a plate.

Ingredients (waffle)
1 3/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of cinnamon

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
2. In another bowl, beat the milk, eggs,  melted butter and vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture over the dry mixture and stir into a batter.
3. Heat your waffle iron. When it's ready, pour the batter in and let it do its thing.

Ingredients (chicken)
6 uncooked chicken tenderloins
1/4 cup of flour
1/4 cup of corn meal
vegetable oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder

1. Season the chicken. Sprinkle half of the spices over the chicken. Make sure all pieces get some coverage. Toss the chicken around in a bowl if necessary.
2. In a small bowl combine flour, corn meal and the rest of the spices. Mix it up.
3. Toss chicken into the dry ingredients until coated.
3. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet or a pan deep enough to hold about 1/2 inch of oil.
4. Place tenders into the hot oil for 2 minutes. Then remove.