Chili Con Queso Chicken and Waffles
Swap out the syrup in Chicken and Waffles with Desert Pepper Chili Con Queso sauce for the ultimate savory brunch dish. #desertpepperrecipechallenge, #desertpeppertradingco, #desertpeppersalsa
Servings 4 to 8 people
Ingredients
- 4-8 Pre-cooked fried chicken tenders (see instruction #5)
- Waffle mix of your choice, enough to make eight small waffles or four regular-size
- 1 tbsp Pickled jalapenos, chopped
- 1 medium Tomato, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Dried cilantro
- 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1/2 bottle Desert Pepper Trading Co Chili Con Queso
- 1/4 cup Desert Pepper Trading Co Cantina Medium Salsa for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Warm pre-cooked chicken strips in the oven, according to package instructions.
- Mix waffle mix according to package instructions (enough to make eight small waffles) and add jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, salt, and ground pepper. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, warm Desert Pepper Trading Co Chili Con Queso. Remove from heat and keep the lid on to keep it warm.
- Make waffles according to the package and your waffle maker’s size. Spray Oil Spray on the waffle maker for each waffle.
- Plate: 1-2 waffles per plate, 1-2 chicken fingers per plate, and drizzle with Chili Con Queso sauce. Serve!