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Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

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Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

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Equipment

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: A versatile skillet that can be used for frying the chicken or sautéing onions and peppers in this recipe.

  • - Food Processor: Useful for shredding cheese or making a smooth sauce.

  • - Chef's Knife: A must-have knife for cutting vegetables, chicken, and preparing ingredients efficiently.

  • - Pasta Pot: Essential for cooking macaroni in the water until al dente.

  • - Whisk: For combining wet and dry ingredients to make a creamy sauce or buffalo dressing.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons Set: Important for accurately measuring ingredients such as flour, cheese, and spices.

  • - Rubber Spatula: Useful for scraping the sides of bowls when mixing or folding in cooked chicken or vegetables.

  • - Cheesecloth: Can be used to strain sauces or remove excess moisture from ingredients like butter.

  • - Colander: Used for draining the cooked pasta after boiling it in water.

  • - Digital Food Scale: For precise measurement of ingredients, especially beneficial when adjusting recipes to serve a specific number of people or control portions more accurately.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 3 large eggs, beaten to blend

  • 4 cups cornflakes, ground to crumbs in processor

  • 1 pound chicken cutlets, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips

  • Canola oil (for deep-frying)

  • 1 pound small elbow macaroni

  • 2 cups chopped green onions (about 8 large)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided

  • 3 cups chopped onions

  • 2 large garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour

  • 4 cups whole milk

  • 1 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 4 cups packed)

  • 8 ounces provolone cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups packed)

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Whisk 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.
2

Instruction 2

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.
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Instruction 3

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.
4

Instruction 4

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.
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Instruction 5

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.
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