Cheesy Spiced Chicken Potato Waffles
Cheesy Spiced Chicken Potato Waffles
Ingredients
For the Potato Waffles
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed clean, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons butter, for waffle maker
For the Spiced Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips or bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or a blend of your favorite melting cheeses
Instructions
- 1
Place the scrubbed, unpeeled potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the chicken. In a large bowl or baking dish, combine the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, turmeric, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand (wearing gloves is recommended) until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you continue with other steps.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spatula, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Once hot, place about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on each section of the waffle maker grids, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Carefully place one boiled potato onto each buttered section of the hot waffle maker. Close the lid firmly, pressing down to flatten the potatoes into waffle shapes. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the potato waffles are golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
⏱️ 16 min
- 7
Remove the potato waffles from the waffle maker and place them on a serving board or individual plates. Generously spoon the cheesy spiced chicken mixture over each potato waffle. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious cheese pull!
⏱️ 4 min
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Cheesy Spiced Chicken Potato Waffles
Ingredients
For the Potato Waffles
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed clean, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons butter, for waffle maker
For the Spiced Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips or bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or a blend of your favorite melting cheeses
Instructions
- 1
Place the scrubbed, unpeeled potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the potatoes are boiling, prepare the chicken. In a large bowl or baking dish, combine the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, turmeric, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand (wearing gloves is recommended) until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you continue with other steps.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spatula, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Once hot, place about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on each section of the waffle maker grids, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Carefully place one boiled potato onto each buttered section of the hot waffle maker. Close the lid firmly, pressing down to flatten the potatoes into waffle shapes. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the potato waffles are golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
⏱️ 16 min - 7
Remove the potato waffles from the waffle maker and place them on a serving board or individual plates. Generously spoon the cheesy spiced chicken mixture over each potato waffle. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious cheese pull!
⏱️ 4 min