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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 box Frozen waffles
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup corn meal
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Mayonnaise
- Beaver brand Sweet Hot Mustard (you can substitute Dijon mustard)
- Pancake Syrup
- 1 cup cooking oil
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