Honey buffalo chicken bites with creamy baked Mac N Cheese 🧀✨🍯🌶️ Ingredients Chicken - 1.5lb boneless chicken breast, diced - 1 cup buttermilk - 1 large egg - 1/4 cup pickle juice - 1/4 cup buffalo sauce - 2 tsp cayenne pepper (use more or less depending on spice preference) - 2 tsp garlic powder - 2 tsp onion powder - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp chicken seasoning - 1/2 tsp black pepper Dredge mixture - 1 cup all purpose flour - 1/2 cup cornstarch - 2 tsp garlic powder - 2 tsp onion powder - 2 tsp cayenne - 1 tsp chicken seasoning - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp black pepper Sauce - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce - 1/2 cup honey - 1 tbsp butter - 1 tbsp brown sugar - Salt to taste Mac n cheese - 12 oz macaroni noodles - 1lb Colby jack cheese, shredded - 1/2 lb medium sharp cheddar, shredded - 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded - 12 oz evaporated milk - 2 cups heavy cream - 3 tbsp butter - 3 tbsp flour - 4 garlic cloves, minced - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: - In a bowl, mix chicken with buttermilk, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and seasonings. Let it marinate for 3-4 hours (or up to overnight in the fridge) - In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings until well combined. - Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture. Press to coat well. Shake off excess. Let it sit for 10 minutes before frying. - Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels or wire rack. - In a saucepan, melt butter, add buffalo sauce, honey, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat. - In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken bites with the warm honey buffalo sauce. Coat evenly.  Mac n cheese - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. - In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. - Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Add seasonings and mix until fully incorporated. - Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheeses until melted. - Stir cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. Pour into a greased baking dish. - Add cheese on top and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-18 minutes. Turn oven on broil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden and bubbly. • • • #Recipe #macncheese #bakedmacandcheese #chickenandmacaroni #DinnerIdeas #recipeideas - @thesapor