Gluten Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Waffles with Rum Sauce
Are you team sweet or team savory when it comes to brunch? I don’t know about you, but sometimes I don’t want to choose. Gluten Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Waffles with Rum Sauce combines the best of both worlds.
Sometimes the best part of brunch is being able to sample the best of both worlds, a little sweet with a balance of savory. These chicken and waffles take the classic and update them with the salty crunch of Gluten Free pretzels. Giving a new spin on syrup they’re drizzled in a spiced rum maple sauce.
What’s Brunch without a little Libation?
Brunch might be an excuse to drink cocktails in the morning, but the food needs a little libation as well. Gluten Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Waffles with Rum Sauce brings spiced rum to the party.
For this recipe I am using a local rum, Wicked Dolphin Spiced Rum. Distilled in Cape Coral, FL, Wicked Rum utilizes 100% Florida sugar and local ingredients. Hand crafted in small batches using an American copper pot, they then go on to Kentucky white oak barrels that once held aged Kentucky bourbon.
With three simple ingredients you will have the most decadent syrup to drizzle over your awaiting chicken and waffles. Spiced rum, maple syrup (only real please!), and honey are combined and simmered down until reduced and lusciously thick.
Putting the Crunch in Gluten Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Waffles with Rum Sauce
Chicken and waffles are just as much about the texture as they are the combination of sweet and savory. Crispy crunchy chicken laying proudly atop pillowing waffles makes for a memorable experience.
To achieve the ultimate crunch, crushed Gluten Free pretzels are combined with cornstarch to bread the chicken tenders. Because we are shallow frying these, you’ll want to make sure your pretzel crumbs are fine. A food processor works great for this.
Because the base of this gorgeous dish starts with waffle, make sure you use your favorite Gluten Free brand. I am using Josie’s Best The Waffle. The consistently come out fluffy on the interior with that crispy light exterior.
Love waffles? How about pancakes? Make sure you check out my recipe for Gluten Free Turtle Sundae Brownie Pancakes. Now let’s make Gluten Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Waffles with Rum Sauce.
Gluten Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken and Waffles with Rum Sauce
Equipment
- 3 bowl for breading
- Mixing Bowl
- skillet for pan frying
- waffle maker
Ingredients
Pretzel Crusted Chicken
- 1 lbs chicken tenders
- 2 cups finely crushed Gluten Free pretzels
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg + 1 cup water, thoroughly mixed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Waffles
- Your favorite waffle mix and required ingredients
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Spiced Rum Sauce
- 1/2 cup spiced rum
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Pretzel Crusted Chicken
- Add pretzel crumbs, egg wash, and cornstarch to three separate bowls.
- Add the oil to your skillet and heat over medium heat.
- To dredge your chicken, dip tenders into the cornstarch, shaking off excess. Then dip into the egg wash before dipping them into the pretzel crumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders into the hot oil. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and temperature reads 165.
- Place on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Waffles
- Prepare waffles according to package directions with the addition of the vanilla and cinnamon.
Spiced Rum Sauce
- Combine ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Allow to reduce by half and thicken.
Chicken and Waffles
- To assemble, top a waffle with one or two chicken tenders and drizzle with spiced rum sauce. Enjoy!