"The only way you could possibly make Nashville hot chicken any better is by combining it with an equally as delicious mac and cheese. Both known for being comfort foods, the hot, crispy chicken and rich, creamy pasta make for a combination impossible not to like. Nashville hot chicken, which is known for being served with bread (or between buns)"
"Despite featuring two distinct elements, this recipe is easy enough to prepare thanks to our simple, straightforward approach. The chicken is first brined, then floured and fried, then sauced in a thick and spicy Nashville hot sauce. With the chicken made, the mac and cheese comes together in mere minutes, melting into creamy, gooey perfection in one skillet. The cheesy, crispy, spicy combination you never knew you needed, this Nashville hot chicken mac and cheese recipe is the epitome of comfort food."
Nashville hot chicken is paired with creamy mac and cheese made from Gouda, white cheddar, and mild cheddar, and finished with pickle-flavored potato chips for a salty, tangy crunch. The chicken is brined in buttermilk, pickle juice, and hot sauce, then dredged in a flour-and-cornstarch mix and deep-fried until crisp. A thick, spicy Nashville hot sauce of butter, brown sugar, and cayenne coats the fried chicken. The mac and cheese melts together in one skillet, producing a rich, gooey pasta base. The combined dish balances heat, crisp texture, creamy cheese, and pickle tang for hearty comfort food.
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