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Mac and Cheese with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
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Mac and Cheese with Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @delicatekitchen24 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • macaroniGrains400 g
  • butterDairy60 g
  • flourPantry40 g
  • milkDairy600 ml
  • cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy250 g
  • mozzarella (grated)Dairy100 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • chicken tendersMeat600 g
  • flour (for dredging)Pantry100 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • breadcrumbsBakery150 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • honeyPantry80 ml
  • chili flakesSpices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

928kcal

Carbs
100 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
38 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Colander
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the macaroni

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain.
    Step 1

  2. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 min.
    • Pour in the milk gradually, whisking until smooth and thickened.
    • Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, salt and pepper until melted.
    Step 2

  3. Combine and bake

    • Fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce.
    • Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 180 °C until golden and bubbling.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the chicken tenders

    • Season the flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
    • Dip the chicken tenders in the seasoned flour, then the beaten eggs, then the breadcrumbs.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the tenders

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan.
    • Fry the tenders in batches until golden and cooked through, then drain.
    Step 5

  6. Make the hot honey

    • Warm the honey with the chili flakes.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Plate the mac and cheese with the chicken tenders.
    • Drizzle the hot honey over the tenders.
    Step 7
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