Hot Honey Tenders w/ Mac & Cheese
Directions
- 1Marinate the chicken with buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne powder. Rest for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- 2Prepare the flour mix by combining flour, cayenne powder, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- 3Prepare the milk mix by combining buttermilk, hot sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 4Coat the chicken in the flour mix, then dip it in the milk mix, and coat it again in the flour mix. Rest for at least 10 minutes.
- 5Fry the chicken until golden brown.
- 6Make the glaze by simmering melted butter, hot sauce, and honey on the stove for 10 minutes.
- 7Glaze the fried chicken with the honey mixture.
- 8Make the Mac and Cheese sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, then adding flour and cooking until slightly browned.
- 9Add heavy cream, cream cheese, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and pasta water to the sauce. Cook on low-medium heat.
- 10Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 11Add the boiled elbow macaroni and mix well to combine.
- 12Serve the Mac and Cheese topped with extra cheese and the glazed chicken tenders. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 0.5 cup pasta water
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 1 box elbow macaroni
Equipment
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