Chicken and Waffles

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large paper bag, combine the flour, cornstarch, and remaining 1 tablespoon of salt. Set aside. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then transfer it to the flour mixture in the bag. Shake well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack, making sure the pieces don't touch. Allow the chicken to rest for 20 minutes, allowing the coating to adhere properly. (Prep time: 25 minutes)

Recipe View While the chicken rests, heat about 3 inches of peanut oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View In small batches, carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes per batch. Remove the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. You can keep the chicken warm in a preheated oven at 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) while you prepare the rest of the components. (Cook time: 15-25 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, maple syrup, horseradish, and dry mustard powder until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven's broiler. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy and evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange 4 waffles on a baking sheet. Top each waffle with 2 fried chicken tenders, 3 bacon slices, and 2 slices of Cheddar cheese. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Spread about 3 tablespoons of the maple-horseradish mayonnaise on each of the remaining 4 waffles. Place these waffles on top of the chicken, bacon, and cheese-topped waffles to create a sandwich. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Prep time: 2 minutes)