Protein Chicken & Waffles

Name: Protein Chicken & Waffles
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 300 g Chicken breast, sliced into thin cutlet; 2 Protein waffle; 2 tbsp Maple syrup; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tsp Butter, softened; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground

Protein Chicken & Waffles · ready in 22 min · 2 servings · 524 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

A lighter diner style plate with juicy browned chicken, crisp protein waffles, and a small maple drizzle for a sweet savory breakfast that still feels hearty.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 14 min
Total: 22 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 524
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

300 gChicken breast, sliced into thin cutlet
2Protein waffle
2 tbspMaple syrup
1 tbspOlive oil
2 tspButter, softened
½ tspSalt
¼ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, toaster, skillet, tongs, instant read thermometer, cutting board, knife, measuring spoon, paper towel, pastry brush, plate, spoon

Instructions

Gather Ingredients
Gather chicken, waffles, syrup, oil, butter, salt, pepper, a skillet, tongs, thermometer, toaster, board, knife, and measuring spoons. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are ready.
Season Chicken
Pat chicken dry, slice into 2 thin cutlets, then season both sides with salt and black pepper for quick browning. · 3 min
What to look for: Chicken cutlets look dry on the surface and evenly speckled.
Heat Skillet
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers and a drop of water sizzles on contact. · 2 min
What to look for: Oil shimmers in a thin, glossy layer.
Sear Chicken
Cook chicken cutlets without moving for 4 minutes, then turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes more until deeply golden. · 8 min
When it is done: Chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F in the thickest part.
Warm Waffle
Toast protein waffles until hot and crisp, then brush with butter while the surface is still steaming. · 4 min
What to look for: Waffles are crisp at the edges and lightly glossy from butter.
Rest Chicken
Rest chicken on a board for 3 minutes so juices settle while waffles stay crisp on warm plates. · 3 min
When it is done: Chicken remains at or above 74°C / 165°F after cooking.
Serve Hot
Place 1 protein waffle on each plate, top with chicken, drizzle with maple syrup, and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: Maple syrup lightly coats the chicken and waffle without pooling heavily.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	524
Protein	47 g
Carbohydrates	34 g
of which sugars	12 g
Fat	21 g
of which saturated	6 g
Fibre	4 g
Sodium	1020 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Reheat chicken and waffles on a tray at 180°C / 356°F until hot and crisp, then add maple syrup after reheating.

Ingredient substitutions

Maple syrup

Honey: Honey is sweeter and more floral, so drizzle lightly.

Olive oil

Butter: Use lower heat because butter browns faster than olive oil.

Butter

Olive oil: Brush lightly for crispness with a less creamy finish.

Salt

Black pepper: Use only when reducing sodium, since pepper does not season the same way.

Black pepper

Salt: Use only if pepper is not desired, noting the dish will lose mild warmth.