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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Irresistible Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Creamy Mac and Cheese

Enjoy the delightful combination of Hot Honey Chicken Tenders and creamy mac and cheese for a fulfilling meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 800
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
  • 1 lb Chicken Tenders Lean protein for the dish
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Tenderizes chicken
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Crispy coating
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Adds flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances taste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Oil For frying
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Honey Sweet base
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce For spice
  • 2 tbsp Butter (melted) For richness
Baked Mac and Cheese
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni Classic pasta
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Rich flavor
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Creamy texture
  • 1 cup Milk For cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs (optional) For topping

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate Chicken: Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Coating: Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge Chicken: Coat each tender in the flour mixture thoroughly.
  4. Fry Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F and fry tenders until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Prepare Hot Honey Glaze: Mix honey, hot sauce, and melted butter until combined.
  6. Make Mac and Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour and milk, then add cheeses.
  7. Combine with Pasta: Toss macaroni with cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 50gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels and cheese types as per preference. Store leftovers separately to maintain texture.

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