Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Baked Mac and Cheese, a dish that promises comfort and flavor in every bite. The crispy chicken tenders are marinated for juiciness, then fried to golden perfection and drizzled with a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. Paired with creamy, cheesy baked mac and cheese, this meal is sure to impress at any gathering or family dinner. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, it’s a hearty dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, mix honey, hot sauce, and melted butter; brush over hot chicken tenders.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then gradually adding milk until thickened; stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and transfer to a greased baking dish; bake for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 569
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 92mg