Tex-Mex Chicken And Waffles

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and quartered
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• Optional toppings: salsa, sliced avocados and fresh cilantro

1. Flatten each chicken breast to 1/4-in. thickness. Place in a shallow bowl or dish. Add buttermilk and hot pepper sauce; turn chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a small saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; steep for 1 hour. Strain and discard peppers. Cover and refrigerate syrup until serving.
3. In a large shallow dish, mix the flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Add chicken to flour mixture, one piece at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain; keep warm.
4. In a large bowl, combine the first six waffle ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and egg until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese.
5. Bake in a preheated waffle maker according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with chicken, warmed syrup and, if desired, toppings.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tex-mex-chicken-and-waffles/ (may not work)