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What To Serve With Chicken and Waffles

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Published: Sep 11, 2022 · Modified: Jul 22, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

Ever wondered what to serve with chicken and waffles? If you're like me, then you love this sweet and savory dish and although it could be eaten just like that, there are many little things that can be added to make it a wonderful and complete meal.

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Easy Chicken and Waffles Recipe

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My kids love when I make this crispy chicken with fluffy waffles. Naturally, anything loaded with sugar and their sweet tooth selves are in heaven.

I am a huge fan of the sweet and savory thing. If you want to see how I cook my chicken and waffles, then click here.

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  • Why You'll Love It
  • Vegetables
  • Potato Sides
  • Salads
  • Fruits
  • Syrups and Sauces
  • Related Recipes
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Why You'll Love It

  • This is the meaning of soul food. One of the best things to come out of the south.
  • It's the most delicious comfort food you can get.
  • It's a great way to get the sweet and salty combo. It's an odd combination, but delicious every time.
  • You can use any type of chicken pieces you prefer. Chicken Breasts, chicken tenders, chicken wings, drumsticks, chicken strips, chicken thighs. They all fry well.
  • Homemade chicken, homemade waffles - when you make these things at home at least you know what you're getting. Use a Belgian waffle iron to make things easy.

Vegetables

There's so many vegetable dishes that would work great with chicken and waffles;

  • Cajun Green Beans
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Smoked Mushrooms
  • Asparagus
  • Fried Eggplant
  • Pan Fried Zucchini
  • Steamed Butternut Squash
  • Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
  • Pan Fried Broccoli
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Mustard Greens
  • Sweet Peas
  • Steamed Carrots
  • Sauteed Mixed Vegetables

Potato Sides

I know. Starch on starch. I'm afraid I'm a sucker for any carbohydrates, so bring on the starches;

  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Cajun Fries
  • Crispy Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Hash Browns
  • Potato Wedges
  • Cajun Potato Salad
  • Smashed Potatoes
  • Tater Tots
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Roasted Red Potatoes
  • Hasselback Potatoes
  • Baked Potato Skins
A stack of fried chicken and waffles with syrup dripping off the edges.

Hint: Making Belgian Waffles is the best way to go for Chicken and waffles. They're made by separating the egg yolks from the whites, whipping up the egg whites until you have stiff peaks, then folding them back into the waffle ingredients. The best part - fluffy waffles every time. See my waffle recipe here.

Salads

There is always room for salads with any meal. Following are some perfect salads to serve with crispy fried chicken and waffles;

  • Broccoli Salad
  • Panzanella Salad
  • Cashew Pear Tossed Salad
  • Apple Cranberry Salad
  • Berry Tossed Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • House Salad
  • Romaine Salad
  • Apple Feta Tossed Salad
  • Late Summer Pasta Salad
  • BLT Chicken Salad
  • Avocado Tossed Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Chickpea Salad
  • Kale Salad
  • Spinach Salad
  • Waldorf Salad
country style chicken and waffles on platters ready to be served

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Fruits

This happens to be my favorite option, I think fruits are the best side dishes for this recipe. Here's some fruit side dishes for you to try;

  • Fried Apples
  • Grilled Pineapple Skewers
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Mixed Fruit Kabobs
  • Grilled Peaches
  • Beet and Blueberry Fruit Salad
  • Melon and Blackberry Salad
  • Cherry Chiffon Salad
  • Apple Cinnamon Curly Fries
  • Cranberry Relish
  • Strawberries and blueberries

Syrups and Sauces

Your traditional butter syrup is always going to be good, but have you tried a different type to mix things up a little.

Following is a list of great syrups and sauces that are wonderful served with chicken and waffles;

  • Maple Syrup
  • Strawberry Syrup
  • Blueberry Syrup
  • Buttermilk Syrup
  • Dutch Honey Syrup
  • Vanilla Butter Syrup
  • Brown Sugar Butter Syrup
  • Rose Syrup
  • Blood Orange Syrup
  • Spicy Maple Syrup
  • Sour Cream
  • Peanut Butter
  • Ice Cream
  • Honey Butter
  • Hot Sauce
A plate o f grilled vegetables and salad as a side dish for chicken and waffles.

Oh, and let's not forget the bread recipes please! You could make homemade biscuits, this always goes well with a plate of chicken.

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