# Honey Buffalo Chicken with Mac n Cheese

A delicious combination of honey buffalo chicken bites served over a creamy baked mac n 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
- to taste 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
- to taste salt and pepper

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- glass bowl
- wooden tray
- wooden plate
- fork
- spoon
- pan

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjnWfg2a/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6dfc4537-ead6-48a9-a5a3-494970f5de3c
- Extracted: 2025-06-18

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