# Honey Buffalo Chicken Bites with Creamy Baked Mac N Cheese

This recipe features crispy honey buffalo chicken bites paired with a rich and creamy baked macaroni and cheese.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and seasonings.
2. Let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
3. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings until well combined.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture.
5. Press to coat well.
6. Shake off excess.
7. Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
8. Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
9. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
10. Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
11. In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
12. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
13. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
14. In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce.
15. Coat evenly.
16. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
17. Drain and set aside.
18. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
19. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
20. Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
21. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
22. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
23. Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
24. Reduce heat to low.
25. Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
26. Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
27. Pour into a greased baking dish.
28. Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
29. Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pot
- paper towels
- wire rack
- saucepan
- large bowl
- baking dish

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTBNJDWn5/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4d5ad298-44f1-40ae-afc1-5c89424f07a8
- Extracted: 2026-05-23

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