Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders paired with creamy Baked Mac and Cheese. This delightful dish features crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, perfectly complemented by rich, cheesy macaroni. Ideal for family dinners or game days, this meal is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
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.
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each marinated tender in the flour mixture until coated.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry the tenders until golden brown.
- Mix honey, hot sauce, and melted butter; brush over hot chicken.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- For mac and cheese, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour and gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce; transfer to a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg