Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken
Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk first 6 ingredients in deep medium bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk first 6 ingredients in deep medium bowl to blend.
Place milk in second bowl, eggs in third bowl, and ground cornflakes in fourth bowl.
Working with 4 chicken strips at a time, place in flour mixture and toss to coat.
Dip same chicken strips into milk, then eggs, then cornflake crumbs, coating with each; arrange on sheet of foil.
Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 2 inches.
Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan; heat oil to 335°F to 350°F.
Working in batches, add coated chicken strips to hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken strips to paper towels to drain.
Cut strips into 1-inch-long pieces.
Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
Drain; transfer to very large bowl.
Mix in green onions and oregano.
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in same large pot over medium heat.
Add 3 cups chopped onions and garlic.
Cover; sauté until onions are soft but not brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
Add flour; stir 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in milk.
Bring to boil, whisking constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer sauce 2 minutes.
Add all cheeses, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Whisk until cheeses melt and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Mix cheese sauce into macaroni.
Mix in chicken pieces.
Mound mixture in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
DO AHEAD Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Stir hot pepper sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat until butter melts; spoon 4 tablespoons over macaroni in dish.
Bake macaroni uncovered until heated through, about 30 minutes, or 45 minutes if made ahead.
Serve, passing remaining butter and hot-sauce mixture separately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.