Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for Southern Fried Chicken paired with creamy Mac and Cheese. Crispy, seasoned chicken alongside rich and cheesy pasta, this classic combo will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Fried Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- vegetable oil for frying
Mac and Cheese:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fried Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Marinate chicken in the mixture. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour. Fry until golden brown.
- Mac and Cheese: Cook macaroni, then set aside. Make a cheese sauce. Combine pasta and sauce until creamy.
- Serve fried chicken with mac and cheese. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Add a dash of cayenne to the flour for spicier chicken.
- Use smoked cheddar for a deeper flavor in the mac and cheese.
- The chicken can be baked after frying for an extra crispy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh, 1 drumstick, and 1 cup mac and cheese
- Calories: 890
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
