Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin Waffles

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix salt, onion powder and paprika; sprinkle over chicken tenders. Wrap each tender with a strip of bacon; tuck ends under. In another small bowl, mix brown sugar and chili powder. Roll each wrapped chicken tender in sugar mixture, pressing to adhere.
2. Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet; place chicken on rack. Bake until chicken is cooked and bacon is crisp, 20-25 minutes.
3. Preheat waffle maker. For waffles, in a large bowl, mix flour, pie spice, salt and chili powder. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, brown sugar, pumpkin, oil and egg until blended. Add to dry mix; stir just until moistened. Bake waffles according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, place Sriracha syrup ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat until butter is melted and sauce is heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve waffles with chicken and warmed syrup.