Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders with Creamy Mac and Cheese & Garden Salad

This Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders with Creamy Mac and Cheese & Garden Salad is the ultimate comfort-food meal. Crispy chicken tenders are coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze and served alongside rich, creamy mac and cheese and a fresh garden salad. It’s a satisfying combination of sweet, savory, cheesy, and fresh flavors that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Tenders

1½ pounds chicken tenders

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

⅓ cup honey

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

For the Mac and Cheese

12 ounces elbow macaroni

3 tablespoons butter

3 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 paprika

For the Garden Salad

3 cups mixed salad greens

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cucumber, sliced

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

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