Gluten-Free Joc Appetizer: Mini Chicken and Waffle Sliders

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1 cup gluten-free waffle mix
1/2 cup gluten-free buttermilk
1/4 cup gluten-free hot sauce (adjust to your preferred level of spiciness)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly grease it with cooking spray.

In a bowl, combine the gluten-free waffle mix, gluten-free buttermilk, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until you have a smooth waffle batter.

Dip each chicken tender into the gluten-free hot sauce, ensuring it's coated evenly.

Dip the hot sauce-coated chicken tender into the waffle batter, making sure it's well-covered.

Place the coated chicken tender on the prepared wire rack.

Repeat the process for all the chicken tenders.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the waffle coating is golden brown and crispy.

While the chicken is baking, mix together the maple syrup and a dash of hot sauce (to taste) to create a spicy-sweet dipping sauce.

Once the chicken tenders are done, remove them from the oven.

Slice the waffle-coated chicken tenders into smaller pieces suitable for slider-sized sandwiches.

Place a slice of the chicken on one half of a gluten-free mini waffle, then top with another mini waffle to create a slider.

Serve your gluten-free Mini Chicken and Waffle Sliders with the spicy-sweet dipping sauce as a delectable appetizer (joc) that combines the flavors of savory and sweet!

Enjoy these gluten-free Mini Chicken and Waffle Sliders as a unique and delightful appetizer at your next gathering or event.