Crispy Chicken Mac & Cheese | Lunch/ Dinner | Umami

Ingredients

• For the Mac and Cheese:
• ½ pound macaroni pasta
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons grated garlic
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups whole milk
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• For the Crispy Chicken:
• 1 large chicken breast, split in half lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Neutral oil, for fryin