Crispy Waffle Chicken Salad Sandwich
This sandwich features golden savory waffles instead of bread, filled with creamy chicken salad, fresh lettuce, and pickles. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a creative dinner!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2)
🧇 For the Savory Waffles:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 egg
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¾ cup milk
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2 tbsp melted butter or oil
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¼ cup shredded cheddar (optional, for savory flavor)
🥗 For the Chicken Salad Filling:
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional for lighter version)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
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1 tbsp chopped celery (optional, for crunch)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
🥬 For Assembly:
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Lettuce leaves
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Sliced pickles
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Tomato slices (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Waffles
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Preheat waffle maker.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
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In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, and melted butter.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth (do not overmix).
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Fold in cheddar if using.
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Cook in waffle maker until golden and crispy.
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Cool slightly before assembling.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken Salad
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In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and yogurt.
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Add Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
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Mix in red onion and celery.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Chill 20 minutes for best flavor (optional).
3️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich
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Place one waffle on a plate.
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Add lettuce leaves.
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Spread a thick layer of chicken salad.
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Add pickles and tomato slices.
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Top with another waffle.
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Press gently and serve.
🔥 Optional Flavor Variations
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Add sliced avocado for creaminess
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Add crispy bacon
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Add hot sauce for spice
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Add honey drizzle for sweet & savory combo
🧊 Storage Tip
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Store chicken salad in fridge for up to 3 days.
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Assemble fresh to keep waffles crispy.
🥗 Healthier Option
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Use whole wheat flour for waffles.
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Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
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Add more vegetables to filling.
