Vegan Chicken & Waffles

Say what?! Vegan chicken and waffles? Yup, you read that right. This classic dish can be made completely vegan quite easily using your favorite vegan chicken nuggets and this delicious vegan waffle recipe! Top it with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup and get ready for all your vegan brunch dreams to come true in one mouthwatering bite. This dish tastes as epic as it looks, and is perfect for brunch gatherings or to serve up when you have friends in town. Enjoy!

Course Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword vegan brunch recipe, vegan chicken and waffles, vegan waffles, vegetarian chicken and waffles

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings waffles

Calories 308kcal

Author World of Vegan | Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
½ cup water
6 tablespoons vegan butter melted
1½ cups soymilk
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Pinch salt
1 package of vegan chicken nuggets you can also use jackfruit nuggets, tofu nuggets, seitan nuggets, or anything else
Pure maple syrup to drizzle on top

Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron
Prepare waffle batter - I used this vegan waffle recipe from The Joy of Vegan Baking by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau! In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed and water and allow it to sit for a few minutes to thicken. Add the melted butter and soymilk and whisk together until well incorporated. Then, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until combined. Little clumps are okay, they'll dissolve.
Make the waffles - lightly butter or oil your waffle iron (to prevent sticking) and spoon a generous dollop of waffle batter in the center, pushing the batter outward with the back of your spoon to create the waffle shape your desire. Close waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron's specifications, until the waffle is golden brown and releases easily from the iron. Stack waffles on a plate as you make them and keep them in the oven if you'd like them to stay warm.
Cook your vegan nuggets - While your waffles are cooking, cook your plant-based nuggets according to package instructions. I prefer to air fry my nuggets, but you're welcome to bake them or even deep fry them for an extra epic effect.
Assemble your vegan chicken & waffles - On a plate, stack two waffles and top with a generous heap of vegan chicken nuggets. Serve with maple syrup. If desired, add a wedge or scoop of vegan butter and garnish with some fresh fruit (strawberries pair beautifully with this dish).

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