Hot Honey Tenders with Mac & Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place 8-10 chicken tenders in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Place 8-10 chicken tenders in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3Place 8-10 chicken tenders in a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over the chicken tenders.
  5. 5Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over the chicken tenders.
  6. 6Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over the chicken tenders.
  7. 7Add 1/4 cup of hot sauce.
  8. 8Add 1/4 cup of hot sauce.
  9. 9Add 1/4 cup of hot sauce.
  10. 10Add 1 tsp of salt.
  11. 11Add 1 tsp of salt.
  12. 12Add 1 tsp of salt.
  13. 13Add 1 tsp of black pepper.
  14. 14Add 1 tsp of black pepper.
  15. 15Add 1 tsp of black pepper.
  16. 16Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  17. 17Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  18. 18Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  19. 19Add 1 tsp of onion powder.
  20. 20Add 1 tsp of onion powder.
  21. 21Add 1 tsp of onion powder.
  22. 22Add 1 tsp of cayenne powder.
  23. 23Add 1 tsp of cayenne powder.
  24. 24Add 1 tsp of cayenne powder.
  25. 25Mix the ingredients thoroughly to coat the chicken tenders.
  26. 26Mix the ingredients thoroughly to coat the chicken tenders.
  27. 27Mix the ingredients thoroughly to coat the chicken tenders.
  28. 28Rest the marinated chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  29. 29Rest the marinated chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  30. 30Rest the marinated chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  31. 31In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of flour.
  32. 32In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of flour.
  33. 33In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of flour.
  34. 34Add 1 tsp of cayenne powder to the flour.
  35. 35Add 1 tsp of cayenne powder to the flour.
  36. 36Add 1 tsp of cayenne powder to the flour.
  37. 37Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the flour.
  38. 38Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the flour.
  39. 39Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the flour.
  40. 40Add 1 tsp of salt to the flour.
  41. 41Add 1 tsp of salt to the flour.
  42. 42Add 1 tsp of salt to the flour.
  43. 43Add 1 tsp of garlic powder to the flour.
  44. 44Add 1 tsp of garlic powder to the flour.
  45. 45Add 1 tsp of garlic powder to the flour.
  46. 46Add 1 tsp of onion powder to the flour.
  47. 47Add 1 tsp of onion powder to the flour.
  48. 48Add 1 tsp of onion powder to the flour.
  49. 49Whisk the dry ingredients together to create the flour mix for coating.
  50. 50Whisk the dry ingredients together to create the flour mix for coating.
  51. 51Whisk the dry ingredients together to create the flour mix for coating.
  52. 52In a separate bowl, pour 1 cup of buttermilk.
  53. 53In a separate bowl, pour 1 cup of buttermilk.
  54. 54In a separate bowl, pour 1 cup of buttermilk.
  55. 55Add 2 tbsp of hot sauce to the buttermilk.
  56. 56Add 2 tbsp of hot sauce to the buttermilk.
  57. 57Add 2 tbsp of hot sauce to the buttermilk.
  58. 58Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the buttermilk.
  59. 59Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the buttermilk.
  60. 60Add 1 tsp of black pepper to the buttermilk.
  61. 61Add 1 tsp of salt to the buttermilk.
  62. 62Add 1 tsp of salt to the buttermilk.
  63. 63Add 1 tsp of salt to the buttermilk.
  64. 64Whisk the milk coating ingredients together.
  65. 65Whisk the milk coating ingredients together.
  66. 66Whisk the milk coating ingredients together.
  67. 67Coat each chicken tender in the flour mix.
  68. 68Coat each chicken tender in the flour mix.
  69. 69Coat each chicken tender in the flour mix.
  70. 70Dip the floured chicken tender into the milk mixture.
  71. 71Dip the floured chicken tender into the milk mixture.
  72. 72Dip the floured chicken tender into the milk mixture.
  73. 73Coat the chicken tender in the flour mix again.
  74. 74Coat the chicken tender in the flour mix again.
  75. 75Coat the chicken tender in the flour mix again.
  76. 76Place the coated chicken tenders on a cooling rack and let them rest for at least 10 minutes.
  77. 77Place the coated chicken tenders on a cooling rack and let them rest for at least 10 minutes.
  78. 78Place the coated chicken tenders on a cooling rack and let them rest for at least 10 minutes.
  79. 79Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.
  80. 80Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.
  81. 81Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.
  82. 82Carefully place the chicken tenders into the hot oil.
  83. 83Carefully place the chicken tenders into the hot oil.
  84. 84Carefully place the chicken tenders into the hot oil.
  85. 85Fry the chicken tenders until they are golden brown on both sides.
  86. 86Fry the chicken tenders until they are golden brown on both sides.
  87. 87Fry the chicken tenders until they are golden brown on both sides.
  88. 88In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of melted butter for the hot honey glaze.
  89. 89In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of melted butter for the hot honey glaze.
  90. 90In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of melted butter for the hot honey glaze.
  91. 91Add 1 tbsp of honey to the melted butter.
  92. 92Add 1 tbsp of honey to the melted butter.
  93. 93Add 1 tbsp of honey to the melted butter.
  94. 94Add 1 tbsp of hot sauce to the mixture.
  95. 95Add 1 tbsp of hot sauce to the mixture.
  96. 96Add 1 tbsp of hot sauce to the mixture.
  97. 97Whisk the ingredients until well combined.
  98. 98Whisk the ingredients until well combined.
  99. 99Whisk the ingredients until well combined.
  100. 100Simmer the hot honey glaze on the stove for 10 minutes.
  101. 101Simmer the hot honey glaze on the stove for 10 minutes.
  102. 102Simmer the hot honey glaze on the stove for 10 minutes.
  103. 103Brush the hot honey glaze onto the fried chicken tenders using a basting brush.
  104. 104Brush the hot honey glaze onto the fried chicken tenders using a basting brush.
  105. 105Brush the hot honey glaze onto the fried chicken tenders using a basting brush.
  106. 106Ensure both sides of the chicken tenders are coated with the glaze.
  107. 107Ensure both sides of the chicken tenders are coated with the glaze.
  108. 108Ensure both sides of the chicken tenders are coated with the glaze.
  109. 109In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
  110. 110In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
  111. 111In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter.
  112. 112Add 4-5 chopped garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
  113. 113Add 4-5 chopped garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
  114. 114Add 4-5 chopped garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
  115. 115Add 1 tbsp of flour to the garlic and butter mixture.
  116. 116Add 1 tbsp of flour to the garlic and butter mixture.
  117. 117Add 1 tbsp of flour to the garlic and butter mixture.
  118. 118Stir the flour into the mixture to create a roux.
  119. 119Stir the flour into the mixture to create a roux.
  120. 120Stir the flour into the mixture to create a roux.
  121. 121Pour 2 cups of heavy cream into the saucepan.
  122. 122Pour 2 cups of heavy cream into the saucepan.
  123. 123Pour 2 cups of heavy cream into the saucepan.
  124. 124Add 4 tbsp of cream cheese.
  125. 125Add 4 tbsp of cream cheese.
  126. 126Add 4 tbsp of cream cheese.
  127. 127Add 1 tsp of black pepper.
  128. 128Add 1 tsp of black pepper.
  129. 129Add 1 tsp of black pepper.
  130. 130Add 1 tsp of paprika.
  131. 131Add 1 tsp of paprika.
  132. 132Add 1 tsp of paprika.
  133. 133Add 1 tsp of onion powder.
  134. 134Add 1 tsp of onion powder.
  135. 135Add 1 tsp of onion powder.
  136. 136Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  137. 137Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  138. 138Add 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  139. 139Add 1 tsp of salt.
  140. 140Add 1 tsp of salt.
  141. 141Add 1 tsp of salt.
  142. 142Add 2 tsp of hot sauce.
  143. 143Add 2 tsp of hot sauce.
  144. 144Add 2 tsp of hot sauce.
  145. 145Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  146. 146Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  147. 147Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  148. 148Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce for desired consistency.
  149. 149Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce for desired consistency.
  150. 150Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce for desired consistency.
  151. 151Cook the sauce on low-medium heat until it thickens.
  152. 152Cook the sauce on low-medium heat until it thickens.
  153. 153Cook the sauce on low-medium heat until it thickens.
  154. 154Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the sauce.
  155. 155Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the sauce.
  156. 156Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the sauce.
  157. 157Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to the sauce.
  158. 158Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to the sauce.
  159. 159Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to the sauce.
  160. 160Stir the cheese into the sauce until fully melted and incorporated.
  161. 161Stir the cheese into the sauce until fully melted and incorporated.
  162. 162Stir the cheese into the sauce until fully melted and incorporated.
  163. 163Add the boiled elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  164. 164Add the boiled elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  165. 165Add the boiled elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  166. 166Mix the macaroni thoroughly with the cheese sauce until every noodle is coated.
  167. 167Mix the macaroni thoroughly with the cheese sauce until every noodle is coated.
  168. 168Mix the macaroni thoroughly with the cheese sauce until every noodle is coated.
  169. 169Spoon a generous portion of the mac & cheese into individual baking dishes.
  170. 170Spoon a generous portion of the mac & cheese into individual baking dishes.
  171. 171Spoon a generous portion of the mac & cheese into individual baking dishes.
  172. 172Add additional shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the mac & cheese.
  173. 173Add additional shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the mac & cheese.
  174. 174Add additional shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the mac & cheese.
  175. 175Add additional shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mac & cheese.
  176. 176Add additional shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mac & cheese.
  177. 177Add additional shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mac & cheese.
  178. 178Place the baking dishes in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  179. 179Place the baking dishes in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  180. 180Place the baking dishes in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 8 -10 chicken tenders
  • 8 -10 chicken tenders
  • 8 -10 chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 5 -Apr garlic, chopped
  • 5 -Apr garlic, chopped
  • 5 -Apr garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

Equipment

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