Honey Buffalo Chicken Bites with Creamy Baked Mac N Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and seasonings.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and seasonings.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and seasonings.
  4. 4Let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  5. 5Let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  6. 6Let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  7. 7In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings until well combined.
  8. 8In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings until well combined.
  9. 9In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings until well combined.
  10. 10Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture.
  11. 11Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture.
  12. 12Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture.
  13. 13Press to coat well.
  14. 14Press to coat well.
  15. 15Press to coat well.
  16. 16Shake off excess.
  17. 17Shake off excess.
  18. 18Shake off excess.
  19. 19Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  20. 20Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  21. 21Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  22. 22Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  23. 23Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  24. 24Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  25. 25Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  26. 26Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  27. 27Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  28. 28Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  29. 29Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  30. 30Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  31. 31In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
  32. 32In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
  33. 33In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
  34. 34Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  35. 35Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  36. 36Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  37. 37Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  38. 38Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  39. 39Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  40. 40In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce.
  41. 41In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce.
  42. 42In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce.
  43. 43Coat evenly.
  44. 44Coat evenly.
  45. 45Coat evenly.
  46. 46Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  47. 47Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  48. 48Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  49. 49Drain and set aside.
  50. 50Drain and set aside.
  51. 51Drain and set aside.
  52. 52In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  53. 53In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  54. 54In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  55. 55Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  56. 56Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  57. 57Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  58. 58Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  59. 59Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  60. 60Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  61. 61Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  62. 62Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  63. 63Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  64. 64Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  65. 65Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  66. 66Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  67. 67Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  68. 68Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  69. 69Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  70. 70Reduce heat to low.
  71. 71Reduce heat to low.
  72. 72Reduce heat to low.
  73. 73Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  74. 74Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  75. 75Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  76. 76Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
  77. 77Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
  78. 78Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
  79. 79Pour into a greased baking dish.
  80. 80Pour into a greased baking dish.
  81. 81Pour into a greased baking dish.
  82. 82Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
  83. 83Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
  84. 84Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
  85. 85Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.
  86. 86Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.
  87. 87Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup pickle juice
  • 0.25 cup pickle juice
  • 0.25 cup pickle juice
  • 0.25 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.25 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.25 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.33 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.33 cup buffalo sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • 12 oz macaroni noodles
  • 12 oz macaroni noodles
  • 12 oz macaroni noodles
  • 1 lb Colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 lb Colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 lb Colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 lb medium sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 0.5 lb medium sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 0.5 lb medium sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 0.5 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salt and pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use more or less cayenne pepper depending on spice preference.
  • Let the chicken marinate for 3-4 hours or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • Let the dredged chicken sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  • Fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy.
  • Adjust sweetness or heat of the sauce to taste.
  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  • Cook garlic until fragrant.
  • Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  • Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low when stirring in cheese for mac n cheese.
  • Turn oven on broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.