Stuffing Waffle Chicken Sliders (Printable version)

Crispy stuffing waffles sandwich tender chicken and tangy cranberry mayo, perfect for holiday gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Stuffing Waffles

01 - 4 cups prepared stuffing (homemade or store-bought)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup chicken broth
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
05 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Chicken Filling

06 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
07 - 2 tablespoons chicken broth
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cranberry Mayo

11 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - 1/2 cup baby arugula or baby spinach

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, eggs, chicken broth, and melted butter until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
03 - Scoop 1/3 cup of the stuffing mixture per waffle onto the waffle iron. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Repeat to make 8 small waffles. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded chicken, chicken broth, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Warm gently until heated through.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread a thin layer of cranberry mayo on one waffle bun, top with a generous spoonful of shredded chicken and baby arugula or spinach if using. Cap with another waffle. Repeat for all sliders.
07 - Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The stuffing waffle is toasted, crispy, and way more interesting than regular bread, with all that herb-and-bread flavor baked right in.
  • It feels elegant enough for company but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight using rotisserie chicken.
  • That tart-sweet cranberry mayo is the unexpected flavor that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what you did differently.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cooling rack step, or your waffles will steam themselves into soft submission; air circulation is what keeps them crispy.
  • If your mixture feels too wet, it will collapse in the iron and cook unevenly, so aim for moist but not soupy when you combine everything.
03 -
  • If you can find a waffle iron with removable plates, you can make a batch of waffles, pop them out, and let them cool on a rack while you keep cooking without waiting for the iron to reheat.
  • A thin slice of aged cheddar or sharp provolone melted between the waffle and the chicken takes this from tasty to unforgettable, though it's not necessary.
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