Mama’s Chicken ‘n Waffles

by Tracy at 37 Cooks 

“I love chicken and waffles. Slap Ya Mama Cajun Red Beans Rice brings it to an all-new level. Truth be told, the waffles are delicious all an their own. You can make the waffles several days in advance and freeze them.”

Ingredients

serves 6-8

Red Beans and Rice Waffles:

• 1 box Slap Ya Mama Cajun Red Beans & Rice, cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temperature
• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 5 Tablespoons shortening, melted and cooled
• 3 egg whites, beat until stiff peaks form

Directions

Preheat oven to 225°F.

Preheat waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir together the egg yolks, milk and melted shortening . Add the mixture to the sifted dry ingredients. Beat until just smooth. Stir in the cooled red beans and rice. Gently fold in the stiff egg whites. Pour 1/3 cup of mixture per waffle into the waffle iron and cook according to iron directions. Remove from iron and place on a baking sheet and repeat until all waffles are done. Place baking sheet into oven to keep waffles warm.

Chicken Tenders:  

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce
• 1 cup Slap Ya Mama Cajun Fish Fry

Directions

Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 Teaspoons white pepper

Directions