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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Baked Mac and Cheese

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Baked Mac and Cheese Bliss

Enjoy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders paired with Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder consider fresh garlic for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup oil for frying, use canola oil
  • 1/2 cup honey for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted for glaze
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni for mac and cheese
  • 2 cups milk for cheese sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for mac and cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • deep skillet
  • thermometer
  • baking dish
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by placing chicken tenders in a bowl and pouring in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the coating by mixing flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  3. Fry the chicken in hot oil at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Make the hot honey glaze by whisking together honey, hot sauce, and melted butter in a small bowl.
  5. Prepare the mac and cheese by melting butter, whisking in flour, then adding milk to thicken the mixture.
  6. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth, then add cooked macaroni.
  7. Bake the mac and cheese at 375°F for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure oil temperature is accurate and allow fried chicken to rest before serving.

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