Lunch: Chicken and Waffle on a Stick

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Cinnamon

Health benefits of Chicken and Waffle on a Stick

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

24 chicken tenderloins
8 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon Sriracha hot chili sauce
One 5-pound bag pancake and waffle flour
3 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
Ground allspice, as much as desired
Ground cinnamon, as much as desired
Onion powder, as much as desired
Garlic powder, as much as desired
Paprika, as much as desired
Cayenne pepper, as much as desired
Salt and ground black pepper, as much as desired
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
4 cups maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

For the chicken and waffles: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Par-cook the chicken tenderloins on the grill for 2 to 3 minutes, and then thread each piece on a skewer. Combine the buttermilk, Sriracha, waffle flour, breadcrumbs and spices in a large bowl. Dip the skewered chicken in the waffle batter until fully coated. Deep fry until golden brown and until the interior temperature is 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes per batch. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.