Chicken Cheesy Potato Waffles

Ingredients

• CHICKEN FILLING
• 400 g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp chopped garlic
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp roasted crushed cumin
• 1 tsp roasted crushed coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• Pinch of food colouring, optional
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp yogurt
• Cooking oil, as needed
• Red and green pepper, chopped, to taste
• Spring onion, chopped, to taste
• 2–3 tbsp cream
• Mozzarella, grated, as needed
• Smoking coal, optional
• POTATO WAFFLES
• 700 g potatoes, cooked and mashed
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp chicken seasoning powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp roasted crushed cumin
• 1 tsp roasted crushed coriander
• 1 tsp garlic powder, optional
• Spring onion, chopped, to taste
• Red and green pepper, chopped, to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as required
• Oil, for greasing the waffle maker

Method

1. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, chilli powder, chilli flakes, black pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, optional food colouring, lemon juice and yogurt.
2. Cover and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
3. Heat a little oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken.
4. Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and excess liquid has evaporated.
5. Add the chopped peppers and spring onion and mix well.
6. Add coal smoke if using, then cover briefly to infuse the chicken.
7. Remove the lid, stir in 2–3 tablespoons cream and spread grated mozzarella over the chicken.
8. Cover and cook over low heat until the cheese has melted.
9. For the waffles, combine the mashed potatoes, salt, chicken seasoning, black pepper, chilli flakes, cumin, coriander, optional garlic powder, spring onion, peppers, egg and flour.
10. Mix until the potato mixture holds together, adding only as much flour as required.
11. Preheat the waffle maker and lightly grease it with oil.
12. Add portions of potato mixture and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until golden and firm.
13. Serve the potato waffles topped with the creamy chicken and melted cheese.