Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Baked Mac and Cheese

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

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

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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