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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Mac & Cheese
Hoofdgerecht

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders with Mac & Cheese

1 u 30 minVoor 4Nutri-Score D€€
van @sweeteatsbyj2 imports0 keer gekookt
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • chicken tendersVlees9 stukken
  • buttermilk (divided: 240 ml for the marinade, 240 ml for the milk coating)Zuivel480 ml
  • hot sauce (divided: 15 ml for the marinade, 30 ml for the milk coating, 15 ml for the glaze)Voorraadkast60 ml
  • salt (1 tsp for the marinade, 1 tsp for the flour mix, 1 tsp for the milk coating, 1 tsp for the mac & cheese sauce)Kruiden en specerijen4 stukken
  • black pepper (1 tsp for the marinade, 1 tsp for the flour mix, 1 tsp for the milk coating, 1 tsp for the mac & cheese sauce)Kruiden en specerijen4 stukken
  • garlic powder (1 tsp for the marinade, 1 tsp for the flour mix, 1 tsp for the mac & cheese sauce)Kruiden en specerijen3 stukken
  • onion powder (1 tsp for the marinade, 1 tsp for the flour mix, 1 tsp for the mac & cheese sauce)Kruiden en specerijen3 stukken
  • cayenne powder (1 tsp for the marinade, 1 tsp for the flour mix)Kruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • flour (1 cup for the coating, 1 tbsp for the mac & cheese sauce)Voorraadkast130 g
  • butter (divided: 55 g melted for the glaze, 30 g for the mac & cheese sauce)Zuivel90 g
  • honeyVoorraadkast20 g
  • garlic (chopped)Groente en fruit5 stukken
  • heavy creamZuivel480 ml
  • cream cheeseZuivel60 g
  • paprika (1 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • pasta water (reserved from boiling the pasta)Overig120 ml
  • elbow macaroni (boiled)Granen300 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Zuivel100 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Zuivel100 g
  • oil (for frying)Voorraadkast500 ml

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Voedingswaarden

1.238kcal

Koolhydraten
80 g
Eiwitten
44 g
Vetten
83 g
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stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine 240 ml buttermilk, 15 ml hot sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp cayenne powder.
    • Add the 8-10 chicken tenders and coat well in the marinade.
    Stap 1

  2. Rest the chicken

    • Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken.
    Stap 2

  3. Prepare the flour coating

    • In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour with 1 tsp cayenne powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp onion powder.
    Stap 3

  4. Prepare the milk coating

    • In another bowl, combine 240 ml buttermilk, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp salt.
    Stap 4

  5. Coat the chicken

    • Coat each chicken tender in the flour mix, then in the milk coating, then back in the flour mix.
    Stap 5

  6. Rest the coated chicken

    • Let the coated tenders rest so the coating sets.
    Stap 6

  7. Fry the tenders

    • Fry the chicken tenders in hot oil until golden brown.
    Stap 7

  8. Make the hot honey glaze

    • In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 tbsp hot sauce and 1 tbsp honey.
    • Simmer on the stove.
    Stap 8

  9. Glaze the tenders

    • Brush or toss the fried chicken tenders in the hot honey glaze.
    Stap 9

  10. Start the mac & cheese sauce

    • Sauté 4-5 chopped garlic cloves in 2 tbsp butter.
    • Add 1 tbsp flour and stir.
    Stap 10

  11. Build the cheese sauce

    • Add 2 cups heavy cream, 4 tbsp cream cheese, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp hot sauce and 1/2 cup pasta water.
    • Cook on low-medium heat.
    Stap 11

  12. Add the cheeses and pasta

    • Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup mozzarella (add more if you want).
    • Add the boiled elbow macaroni and mix well.
    Stap 12

  13. Bake the mac & cheese

    • Transfer to a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden.
    Stap 13

  14. Serve

    • Serve the hot honey tenders with the mac & cheese.
    Stap 14
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