1Cut 24 ounces of chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
2Add flour to a plate.
3Season the flour with garlic salt, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
4Dip the chicken into the seasoned flour, ensuring it's completely coated.
5For the next dipping station, add egg whites to a plate.
6Add a splash of pickle juice and hot sauce to the egg whites.
7Dip the floured chicken into the egg wash until completely coated.
8Crush cornflakes and add them to a plate.
9Press down on the chicken pieces in the cornflakes until they are fully covered.
10Spray the coated chicken with light cooking oil and air fry or bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
11Combine 6 tablespoons of buffalo sauce and 2 tablespoons of honey in a pan.
12Reduce the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens.
13Add the cooked chicken to the pan and mix it around until covered in the sauce.
14To make the high-protein mac and cheese, blend together cottage cheese, fat-free cheddar cheese, a mac and cheese powder packet, and fat-free milk until completely smooth.
15Boil and drain 8 ounces of protein pasta.
16Transfer the pasta to a bowl along with the cheese sauce and mix together to make the mac and cheese.
17Finally, top the mac and cheese with the honey buffalo chicken and fresh chives.