Oven Fried Chicken and Waffles | Dairy Farmers of Manitoba | DFM

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) melted butter
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
• 1 lb (500 g) chicken tenders
• 2 cups (500 mL) Panko bread crumbs
• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp (20 mL) baking powder
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 2% milk
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) white pepper
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) Optional: fresh chives, finely chopped
• To make ahead, let waffles cool and freeze in freezer bags. Reheat in the oven or toaster.