nashville chicken with mac n cheese recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each, pounded to even thickness)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
• Vegetable oil (for deep frying, about 2 cups or as needed)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust according to heat preference)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt to taste
• 8 oz elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)