3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites
3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites pair juicy, cooked chicken tenders with a light, pancake-battered crust pressed in a waffle iron for a crisp, golden finish. They’re sweet-savory and dippable with syrup, ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, or kid-friendly party platters. Simple ingredients, fun texture, and a playful twist on a classic combo.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 10
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the chicken tenders following the package directions.
- 2
Make the pancake mix as directed and pour the batter into a bowl.
- 3
Meanwhile, preheat a waffle iron. Coat the waffle iron with nonstick spray. Working with 1 to 4 chicken tenders at a time, depending on the size of your waffle iron, dip each tender halfway into the pancake batter and place it on the waffle iron. Cook until golden brown.
- 4
Transfer from the waffle iron to a plate; repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 5
Serve right away with syrup for dipping.
- Calories 1176.61 kcal High 59%
- Protein 30.73 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 206.52 g 75%
- Total Fat 25.32 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 2.26 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1052.72 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 1.65 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 155.31 g --
- Added Sugars 6.71 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 100.56 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 83.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
3 Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Tenderloin, Cooking Spray, Maple Syrup, and Pancake Mix Cup. Each serving provides about 1176.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Tenderloin, Cooking Spray, Maple Syrup, Pancake Mix Cup. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make 3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1176.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is 3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites healthy?
- 3-Ingredient Chicken and Waffle Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 1176.61 calories and 30.73 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1052.72 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.26 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.71 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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