Mac cheese with Crispy Fried Chicken

This Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe are what happens when you decide to combine Soul Food classics and just go for it. The result was creamy, cheesy macaroni with seasoned chunks of fried chicken.

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz macaroni pasta

8 oz bacon, cubed and cooked

1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless, sliced (total 2 pieces) bowl

1- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour bowl

2- 1 large egg

1/2 cup whole milk

1 Tbsp sour cream

1 tsp vinega bowl

3- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp ground black pepper chicken Sauce-

1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp chicken broth

1 Tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp ground black pepper ¾ tsp chili powder mac and cheese.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Cover and set aside.
Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Prepare bowl 1, bowl 2 and bowl 3.

Coat the chicken breast into the flour in bowl 1, transfer to the bowl 2 and coat. Lastly, generously dredge in bowl 3. Repeat with remaining chicken.

In a skillet heat 3 Tbsp oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook over med/high heat until fully cooked. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, pepper, and chili powder.

See also Mounds Brownies
Once the chicken is cooked pour in the honey sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving about 1 Tbsp of grease.

Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.Vigorously mix in the flour until well combined.Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, shredded cheese(s), salt, and pepper. Mix and bring to a soft boil.

Mix in the macaroni and bacon into the sauce. Slice the chicken breast into slices and add to the creamy macaroni and cheese. Or serve chicken on the side.

Enjoy!