Name: Buffalo Mac Funnel Cake Sandwich (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot sauce; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp White vinegar; 1 lb Elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour; 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Milk; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; For frying Vegetable oil; For dusting Powdered sugar

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A playful fusion of comfort food: creamy mac and cheese, spicy buffalo chicken, all sandwiched between two sweet funnel cake 'buns'.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 24

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Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp 15 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
cup 120 mL Frank's RedHot sauce
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
1 tbsp 15 mL White vinegar
Mac and Cheese
1 lb 450 g Elbow macaroni
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 mL All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
2 cups 240 g Shredded cheddar cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Funnel Cake
1 cups 190 g All-purpose flour
2 tbsp 30 mL Sugar
2 tsp 10 mL Baking powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
1 cup 240 mL Milk
1 1 Egg
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla extract
For frying For frying Vegetable oil
For dusting For dusting Powdered sugar

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Instructions

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Prepare the Chicken: Season Chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken thighs until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Shred the chicken.
Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and sauce is well combined.
Toss the Chicken: Add shredded chicken to the Sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Prepare the Mac and Cheese: Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Make the Funnel Cake: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Fry the Funnel Cake: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into hot oil in a circular motion to create funnel cake shapes. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Assemble the Sandwich: Place a funnel cake on a plate. Top with a generous portion of Mac and Cheese, followed by the Buffalo Chicken. Cover with the second funnel cake. Serve immediately.