Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken
Ingredients
The chicken
-
2¼
cups
all purpose flour
-
1½
tablespoons
cayenne pepper
-
1½
tablespoons
paprika
-
1½
tablespoons
salt
-
1½
tablespoons
ground cumin
-
1½
tablespoons
ground coriander
-
2
cups
whole milk
-
3
large
eggs, beaten
-
4
cups
cornflakes, ground to crumbs
-
1
pound
chicken cutlets, cut into strips
-
as needed
unit
canola oil (for deep-frying)
The macaroni
-
1
pound
small elbow macaroni
-
2
cups
chopped green onions
-
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh oregano
-
8
tablespoons
butter, divided
-
3
cups
chopped onions
-
2
large
garlic cloves, chopped
-
½
cup
all purpose flour
-
4
cups
whole milk
-
1
pound
extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
-
8
ounces
provolone cheese, grated
-
2
teaspoons
paprika
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
1
teaspoon
black pepper
-
1
cup
hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, ground cumin, and ground coriander in a bowl.
- Prepare three bowls: one with milk, one with beaten eggs, and one with ground cornflakes.
- Coat chicken strips in the flour mixture, then dip in milk, followed by eggs, and finally coat with cornflake crumbs.
- Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the coated chicken strips until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels and cut into pieces.
- Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender, then mix with green onions and oregano in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in the same pot, sauté onions and garlic, then add flour and gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
- Add cheeses, paprika, salt, and pepper to the sauce, whisk until melted and smooth, then mix into the macaroni with chicken pieces.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and prepare for baking.
- Preheat the oven and stir hot pepper sauce and remaining butter, spoon over the macaroni, and bake until heated through.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
500
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
150mg
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