# Honey Buffalo Chicken with Mac n Cheese

A delicious combination of honey buffalo chicken bites served over 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
- to taste pepper

## Instructions

1. Mix diced chicken with spices, buttermilk, pickle juice, and buffalo sauce.
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.
4. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
5. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy.
6. Toss the fried chicken in warm honey buffalo sauce.
7. Melt butter in a saucepan.
8. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
9. Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
10. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
11. Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated.
12. Stir in shredded cheeses until melted.
13. Add the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
14. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
15. Add cheese on top.
16. Add a second layer of the mac and cheese mix.
17. Add another layer of cheese on top.

## Equipment

- bowl
- wooden plate
- fork
- pan
- whisk

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdDp4pWJ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a47fda52-b242-4703-b446-de37ec295825
- Extracted: 2025-06-18

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