Honey Buffalo Chicken with Mac n Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix diced chicken with spices, buttermilk, pickle juice, and buffalo sauce.
  2. 2Mix diced chicken with spices, buttermilk, pickle juice, and buffalo sauce.
  3. 3Mix diced chicken with spices, buttermilk, pickle juice, and buffalo sauce.
  4. 4Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate.
  5. 5Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate.
  6. 6Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate.
  7. 7In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
  8. 8In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
  9. 9In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
  10. 10Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
  11. 11Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
  12. 12Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
  13. 13Fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  14. 14Fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  15. 15Fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
  16. 16Toss the fried chicken in warm honey buffalo sauce.
  17. 17Toss the fried chicken in warm honey buffalo sauce.
  18. 18Toss the fried chicken in warm honey buffalo sauce.
  19. 19Melt butter in a saucepan.
  20. 20Melt butter in a saucepan.
  21. 21Melt butter in a saucepan.
  22. 22Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  23. 23Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  24. 24Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  25. 25Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  26. 26Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  27. 27Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
  28. 28Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  29. 29Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  30. 30Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
  31. 31Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  32. 32Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  33. 33Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
  34. 34Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  35. 35Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  36. 36Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
  37. 37Add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
  38. 38Add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
  39. 39Add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
  40. 40Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  41. 41Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  42. 42Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  43. 43Add cheese on top.
  44. 44Add cheese on top.
  45. 45Add cheese on top.
  46. 46Add a second layer of the mac and cheese mix.
  47. 47Add a second layer of the mac and cheese mix.
  48. 48Add a second layer of the mac and cheese mix.
  49. 49Add another layer of cheese on top.
  50. 50Add another layer of cheese on top.
  51. 51Add another layer of cheese on top.

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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Marinate chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and seasonings for 3-4 hours, or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • Let dredged chicken sit for 10 minutes before frying.
  • Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Simmer sauce ingredients for 2–3 minutes, stirring. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat.
  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.