Honey Buffalo Chicken with Mac n Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix diced chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce and seasonings in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix diced chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. 3Mix diced chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce and seasonings in a bowl.
  4. 4Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  5. 5Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  6. 6Cover with plastic wrap and let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  7. 7In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and seasonings until well combined.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and seasonings until well combined.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch and seasonings until well combined.
  10. 10Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture. Press to coat well and shake off excess.
  11. 11Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture. Press to coat well and shake off excess.
  12. 12Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture. Press to coat well and shake off excess.
  13. 13Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  14. 14Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  15. 15Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  16. 16Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  17. 17Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  18. 18Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  19. 19Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  20. 20Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  21. 21Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  22. 22Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  23. 23Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  24. 24Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
  25. 25In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar and garlic powder and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  26. 26In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar and garlic powder and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  27. 27In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar and garlic powder and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  28. 28Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  29. 29Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  30. 30Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  31. 31Toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  32. 32Toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  33. 33Toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
  34. 34Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  35. 35Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  36. 36Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  37. 37In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  38. 38In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  39. 39In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  40. 40Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  41. 41Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  42. 42Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  43. 43Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  44. 44Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  45. 45Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  46. 46Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  47. 47Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  48. 48Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  49. 49Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  50. 50Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  51. 51Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  52. 52Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and pour into a greased baking dish.
  53. 53Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and pour into a greased baking dish.
  54. 54Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and pour into a greased baking dish.
  55. 55Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
  56. 56Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
  57. 57Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes.
  58. 58Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.
  59. 59Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.
  60. 60Turn 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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste 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
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Marinate chicken for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  • Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.