Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese

 

Which brings me to Fried Chicken and Waffle Grilled Cheese,  Do you really need any convincing here?   Although, the waffles are made in the waffle iron (duh!) the sandwich is cooked, after assembly in a frying pad (as God intended a grilled cheese to be done).   The idea of crunchy, fatty-salt fried chicken paired with crispy, tender sweet waffles is awesome. I Highly suggest dipping the sandwich in Maple syrup, just because you can.  It’s just that any time the opportunity arises for me to eat that glorious combination,  I’m in…

makes 1 sandwich

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon softened butter
1 large waffle or 2 regular small square waffles
2 slices of Cheddar cheese
1 piece of fried chicken (any part), boned and cut into thin/small slices   

Directions:

1.  Depending on the type of waffle you are using, either cut it in half or split it apart.

On each waffle half, add a slice of cheese. Arrange the fried chicken pieces on one half, then close the sandwich with the other half of the waffle. Gently press the sandwich together.

2.  Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan over medium low heat. Place the sandwich in pan and press down slightly with a spatula. Cook until the cheese on the bottom half starts to melt. Flip the sandwich over and cook until bottom is toasted and cheese has melted.

3.  Remove the grilled sandwich from the pan and place on plate or cutting board.

4.  Serve with pure maple syrup, for dipping.