Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Baked Mac and Cheese

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate medium cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella cheese into a bowl and mix.
  2. 2Grate medium cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella cheese into a bowl and mix.
  3. 3Grate medium cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella cheese into a bowl and mix.
  4. 4Add butter to a pan.
  5. 5Add butter to a pan.
  6. 6Add butter to a pan.
  7. 7Add garlic and smoked paprika to the melting butter and mix.
  8. 8Add garlic and smoked paprika to the melting butter and mix.
  9. 9Add garlic and smoked paprika to the melting butter and mix.
  10. 10Add flour to create a roux and mix.
  11. 11Add flour to create a roux and mix.
  12. 12Add flour to create a roux and mix.
  13. 13Pour in evaporated milk and heavy whipping cream and mix.
  14. 14Pour in evaporated milk and heavy whipping cream and mix.
  15. 15Pour in evaporated milk and heavy whipping cream and mix.
  16. 16Slowly add the mixed cheese into the sauce on medium heat and mix until melted and smooth.
  17. 17Slowly add the mixed cheese into the sauce on medium heat and mix until melted and smooth.
  18. 18Slowly add the mixed cheese into the sauce on medium heat and mix until melted and smooth.
  19. 19Season water, cook pasta, and then mix with the cheese sauce.
  20. 20Season water, cook pasta, and then mix with the cheese sauce.
  21. 21Season water, cook pasta, and then mix with the cheese sauce.
  22. 22Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking pan, layer with cheese in between, and top with more cheese.
  23. 23Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking pan, layer with cheese in between, and top with more cheese.
  24. 24Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking pan, layer with cheese in between, and top with more cheese.
  25. 25Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  26. 26Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  27. 27Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  28. 28Season chicken tenders, add buttermilk and Frank's RedHot sauce, and mix. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  29. 29Season chicken tenders, add buttermilk and Frank's RedHot sauce, and mix. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  30. 30Season chicken tenders, add buttermilk and Frank's RedHot sauce, and mix. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  31. 31Season flour with the same seasonings.
  32. 32Season flour with the same seasonings.
  33. 33Season flour with the same seasonings.
  34. 34Coat chicken tenders with flour, shake off excess, and set aside.
  35. 35Coat chicken tenders with flour, shake off excess, and set aside.
  36. 36Coat chicken tenders with flour, shake off excess, and set aside.
  37. 37Fry the chicken tenders for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
  38. 38Fry the chicken tenders for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
  39. 39Fry the chicken tenders for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
  40. 40For the sauce, melt butter, add Frank's RedHot, Sriracha, and honey, and mix.
  41. 41For the sauce, melt butter, add Frank's RedHot, Sriracha, and honey, and mix.
  42. 42For the sauce, melt butter, add Frank's RedHot, Sriracha, and honey, and mix.
  43. 43Once fried, add the chicken tenders to a bowl, pour the sauce over them, and shake to coat.
  44. 44Once fried, add the chicken tenders to a bowl, pour the sauce over them, and shake to coat.
  45. 45Once fried, add the chicken tenders to a bowl, pour the sauce over them, and shake to coat.
  46. 46Plate the crispy hot honey chicken tenders with the baked mac and cheese.
  47. 47Plate the crispy hot honey chicken tenders with the baked mac and cheese.
  48. 48Plate the crispy hot honey chicken tenders with the baked mac and cheese.

Ingredients

  • medium cheddar cheese
  • medium cheddar cheese
  • medium cheddar cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • flour
  • flour
  • flour
  • evaporated milk
  • evaporated milk
  • evaporated milk
  • heavy whipping cream
  • heavy whipping cream
  • heavy whipping cream
  • seasoning
  • seasoning
  • seasoning
  • macaroni
  • macaroni
  • macaroni
  • chicken tenders
  • chicken tenders
  • chicken tenders
  • buttermilk
  • buttermilk
  • buttermilk
  • Frank's RedHot sauce
  • Frank's RedHot sauce
  • Frank's RedHot sauce
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Sriracha sauce
  • honey
  • honey
  • honey

Equipment

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