Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Preparation of Honey BBQ Chicken Mac n Cheese

Step 1: Prep and Marinate the Chicken [00:11]

Cube the chicken thighs and place them in a bowl. Add buttermilk, hot sauce, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder to the bowl. Mix well and let it marinate.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Sauce [00:19]

In a pan, melt butter and add garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika. When the aroma is released, stir in evaporated milk and heavy cream. Once it starts to warm, remove from the heat and add the pre-shredded cheddar, three pepper Colby jack, and Sriracha Gouda to thicken the sauce.

Step 3: Prepare the Mac n Cheese [00:40]

Combine cooked elbow macaroni with the prepared cheese sauce. Layer into a baking dish with more shredded cheddar and bake at 350°F (approx. 177°C) for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Fry the Chicken [00:51]

Prepare a dry coating by mixing flour, breadcrumbs, and the same seasonings (paprika, chili powder, garlic powder). Dredge the marinated chicken in the dry coating and deep fry at 350°F (approx. 177°C) for 5 minutes until golden.

Step 5: Assemble and Serve [01:03]

Toss the fried chicken with honey BBQ sauce and place on top of the baked mac n cheese. Garnish with parsley and serve.