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What to Serve with Chicken and Waffles | 40+ Side Dishes

A delicious stack of fresh waffles and crispy fried chicken drizzled with maple syrup deserves the perfect side dish! Whether you are serving chicken and waffles as the main course for brunch or dinner this list of easy side dish recipes is sure to have something everyone will enjoy.

what to serve with chicken and waffles

If you are a huge fan of chicken and waffles this is your sign to make it again soon. This list of perfect side dishes for chicken and waffles includes fresh fruit and salads as well as delicious comfort food recipes like cornbread and mac and cheese.

What is Chicken and Waffles?

Chicken and Waffles is a classic southern dish. Fresh fluffy waffles made in a waffle iron are topped with southern fried chicken pieces. The chicken can be chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or other chicken pieces such as chicken wings.

This waffle recipe includes directions for belgian waffles. Also, this chicken recipe includes directions buttermilk brined and breaded fried chicken.

How Should I Store and Reheat Leftover Chicken and Waffles?

To start, make sure the leftovers are completely cool. Then, use a separate airtight container for each. Put waffles in one and chicken in another. To reheat, the waffles should be heated in a toaster to make sure they are crispy. Also, the best way to reheat the chicken is in the oven at 350 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

While both the chicken and waffles can absolutely be heated in the microwave, using the toaster and oven will ensure that you have crispy waffles and crispy chicken.

40+ Great Side Dishes for Chicken and Waffles

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