Chicken and Waffles

I have made chicken and waffles before, but this one was better...not so heavy because the chicken is not fried.

8 slices of bacon, cooked and kept warm

12 skinless chicken tenders

salt and pepper

olive oil

whole grain waffle mix (I used Fiber One)

1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/4 cup of grated parmesan

2 tablespoons of butter

2 tablespoons of flour

1 teaspoon fresh, chopped rosemary

1 cup of chicken stock

salt and pepper

1/3 cup of maple syrup

Make the waffle mix according to the directions on the box. Add the nutmeg and parm. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Drizzle with a couple of turns of olive oil. Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Saute the chicken tenders, until cooked through...5 minutes or so on each side. Make the waffles as the chicken is cooking. When the chicken is done, remove from the pan and add the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk together for one minute, add the rosemary and continue to whisk for one more minute...slowly add the chicken stock. Cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and whisk in the syrup.

To assemble....place the waffles on a plate, top with three chicken tenders, top with two pieces of bacon, and drizzle with the gravy.