Food Infusions

This is Saturday-morning cartoon logic turned into brunch. The waffles are crispy, the chicken salad is creamy, and no one is asking whether this should exist because that question is already irrelevant. This is the kind of sandwich you make when the couch has claimed you, the TV is yelling theme songs from your childhood, and champagne somehow feels like the correct beverage choice. Sweet, savory, crunchy, messy—every bite hits like a good idea that only exists becaue you stopped overthinking and followed the craving.

Simple Chicken and Waffles Sandwich

Chicken salad and Waffle sandwich

Chicken and waffles will never be the same

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

10 minutes mins

Course: main

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 Waffles Per sandwich
• 1 Cup Cooked chicken Canned, left over, freshly cooked
• 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp Mustard Dijon or yellow
• 2 Stalks Celery Chopped
• 1 Tbsp Pickle relish or chopped pickles
• 1 Tsp Onion powder Optional
• 1 Tsp Garlic powder Optional
• 1 Tsp Hot honey or Maple syrup Optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Infusion

• 1 Tsp Infused oil

Equipment

• Toaster

Method

 

Prepare the Waffles

1. Toast the two frozen waffles according to package directions until they are crisp. Set aside.

Prepare the Chicken Salad

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken, mayonnaise, infused oil, mustard, pickle relish (if using), onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture is creamy.

Assemble the Sandwich

1. Place the chicken salad mixture on one of the toasted waffles.

Finish and Serve

1. Top with the second waffle. If desired, lightly drizzle the top waffle with maple syrup or hot honey for an extra sweet-and-spicy layer.