Food for a Galentine’s Party
Feb 01, 2017
What’s on my menu for Galentine’s Day? Waffles, of course! But just because breakfast food is the official food of Galentine’s Day, that doesn’t mean you must have a brunch. Why not take your waffles in a different direction? It’s so easy to make these fun chicken and waffle appetizers. Start with frozen mini waffles and fresh chicken tenders. You can make your own chicken tenders, but I bought these from my favorite neighborhood deli. I chose both regular tenders and buffalo style.
Heat the waffles according to package directions. Cut the pre-made tenders into smaller pieces that will fit onto the mini waffles and heat as well. Place one piece of chicken on each waffle, and drizzle with maple syrup. I used this delicious one here from Harry & David. It’s so good that I also put out a small bowl filled with the syrup for additional dipping!
When using the buffalo style tenders, I garnished with bleu cheese crumbles and served a bleu cheese dressing for the dip. A little hot sauce, mine is from the Brooklyn Grange, adds a nice kick to this version. Waffles can also make a delicious dessert, especially when you start with Belgian Waffles from Wolferman’s.
These waffles come in six divine flavors, and you can mix it up and create your own assortment. And they’re individually packaged so they make a perfect little Galentine’s gift. Create your own gift card featuring Leslie’s iconic “friends, waffles, work” quote and attach one to each waffle. Fill a pretty basket and let your friends help themselves.
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What is the official food of Galentine's Day?
Waffles are the official food of Galentine's Day, but you don't have to stick to brunch—you can serve them as appetizers or desserts too.
How do you make chicken and waffle appetizers for a Galentine's party?
Use frozen mini waffles and pre-made chicken tenders (regular or buffalo style), heat both, place one piece of chicken on each waffle, and drizzle with maple syrup.
What toppings work well for chicken and waffle bites?
For regular chicken tenders, drizzle with maple syrup; for buffalo style, garnish with bleu cheese crumbles and serve with bleu cheese dressing and hot sauce.
Can waffles be served as dessert at a Galentine's Day party?
Yes, Belgian waffles make a delicious dessert option and come in multiple flavors that you can mix and match for variety.
What's a good Galentine's Day party favor idea?
Give individually packaged Belgian waffles as party favors by attaching a custom gift card with Leslie's iconic "friends, waffles, work" quote and arranging them in a pretty basket.
Do you have to make everything from scratch for a Galentine's party
No, you can use convenient options like frozen mini waffles and pre-made chicken tenders from your local deli to make easy, impressive appetizers.
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Julie started her career in the floral industry over 30 years ago in a small, family-owned flower shop. From floral designer to author and lifestyle expert, her insight has been instrumental in developing the 1-800-Flowers.com brand. Representing the company’s floral lifestyle vision, Julie has shared her talent and passion in numerous television appearances and national magazine features. She is an active fundraiser and longtime friend of IGHL, a group dedicated to facilitating a more independent life for developmentally challenged adults.
