Fluffy's Chicken Tenders with Fries and Mac and Cheese
Dive into a comfort food dream with our Fluffy's Chicken Tenders, perfectly paired with golden, crispy fries and rich, velvety mac and cheese! Each tender is lovingly coated and fried to crispy perfection, then drizzled with a light, fluffy sauce that takes it over the top. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
5
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 12 hot chicken tenders
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- half creamy mac and cheese
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- fluffy sauce
📦Other(2)
- side of coleslaw
- half seasoned fries
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare half seasoned fries and half creamy mac and cheese on a large tray.
- 2
Chop up 12 hot chicken tenders and pile them high on top of the mac and cheese and fries.
- 3
Drizzle fluffy sauce over the entire dish.
- 4
Serve with a side of coleslaw.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Double-fry your chicken tenders at 325°F for 4 minutes, then 375°F for 2-3 minutes to create maximum crunch while keeping the interior at exactly 165°F.technique325°F then 375°F
- ✓For ultra-creamy mac and cheese, use a 3:1 ratio of aged cheddar to American cheese because American cheese contains sodium citrate which prevents breaking.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, reducing oil absorption by up to 15% and creating crispier exteriors.technique30 minutes, 15% less oil
- ✓Keep your assembled dish under a heat lamp at 140°F for no more than 10 minutes to maintain food safety while preventing the cheese from breaking or fries from going soggy.timing140°F, 10 minutes max
- ✓Season your chicken tenders immediately after the first fry while oil temperature is still above 300°F so the seasoning adheres and doesn't fall off during the second fry.timingAbove 300°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
5
people
Level
beginner
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Fluffy's Chicken Tenders with Fries and Mac and Cheese
Dive into a comfort food dream with our Fluffy's Chicken Tenders, perfectly paired with golden, crispy fries and rich, velvety mac and cheese! Each tender is lovingly coated and fried to crispy perfection, then drizzled with a light, fluffy sauce that takes it over the top. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 12 hot chicken tenders
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- half creamy mac and cheese
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- fluffy sauce
📦Other(2)
- side of coleslaw
- half seasoned fries
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare half seasoned fries and half creamy mac and cheese on a large tray.
- 2
Chop up 12 hot chicken tenders and pile them high on top of the mac and cheese and fries.
- 3
Drizzle fluffy sauce over the entire dish.
- 4
Serve with a side of coleslaw.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Double-fry your chicken tenders at 325°F for 4 minutes, then 375°F for 2-3 minutes to create maximum crunch while keeping the interior at exactly 165°F.technique325°F then 375°F
- ✓For ultra-creamy mac and cheese, use a 3:1 ratio of aged cheddar to American cheese because American cheese contains sodium citrate which prevents breaking.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, reducing oil absorption by up to 15% and creating crispier exteriors.technique30 minutes, 15% less oil
- ✓Keep your assembled dish under a heat lamp at 140°F for no more than 10 minutes to maintain food safety while preventing the cheese from breaking or fries from going soggy.timing140°F, 10 minutes max
- ✓Season your chicken tenders immediately after the first fry while oil temperature is still above 300°F so the seasoning adheres and doesn't fall off during the second fry.timingAbove 300°F