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Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

URL: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/mac-and-cheese-with-buffalo-chicken-2

Ingredients

The chicken

  • cups all purpose flour
  • tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • tablespoons paprika
  • tablespoons salt
  • tablespoons ground cumin
  • 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

  1. Whisk together the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, ground cumin, and ground coriander in a bowl.
  2. Prepare three bowls: one with milk, one with beaten eggs, and one with ground cornflakes.
  3. Coat chicken strips in the flour mixture, then dip in milk, followed by eggs, and finally coat with cornflake crumbs.
  4. 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.
  5. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender, then mix with green onions and oregano in a large bowl.
  6. Melt butter in the same pot, sauté onions and garlic, then add flour and gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
  7. Add cheeses, paprika, salt, and pepper to the sauce, whisk until melted and smooth, then mix into the macaroni with chicken pieces.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and prepare for baking.
  9. 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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