Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders paired with creamy Baked Mac and Cheese. This dish features succulent chicken tenders coated in a crispy batter and drizzled with a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze, perfectly balanced by the richness of cheesy baked macaroni. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this satisfying meal is sure to delight everyone at the table and leave them asking for more. Enjoy the combination of flavors that brings warmth and happiness in every bite!
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 butter, melted
- 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 tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; dredge marinated chicken in this mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Mix honey, hot sauce, and melted butter; brush over fried chicken.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour; gradually add milk and cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, transfer to a greased baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg