High Protein Korean BBQ Chicken Mac N Cheese

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powder, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
  2. 2Mix the chicken until well coated.
  3. 3Cook the chicken on medium heat for 4-5 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.
  4. 4Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  5. 5On low heat, add extra butter, minced garlic, gochujang hot sauce, a drizzle of honey, and rice vinegar to the same pan.
  6. 6Stir until you get a smooth and sticky glaze.
  7. 7Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and mix until well coated and juicy.
  8. 8Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into delicious cubes.
  9. 9On low heat, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, and extra seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika, nutmeg) to a pan.
  10. 10Stir until smooth and combined, then add low-fat cheddar cheese.
  11. 11Keep stirring on low heat until the mixture is creamy and thickens.
  12. 12Add cooked macaroni to the pan and mix until creamy and indulgent.
  13. 13In a bowl, add sliced cucumber, red onion, green onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, gochujang, light soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
  14. 14Mix until well combined.
  15. 15Serve the macaroni, chicken, and cucumber salad.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes or Chilli Flakes
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 25 g Light Butter (for cooking)
  • 20 g Minced Garlic
  • 40 g Gochujang Hot Sauce
  • 30 g Honey
  • 20 g Rice Vinegar
  • 230 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
  • 300 ml Skimmed Milk
  • 180 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 0.75 Tsp Salt
  • 0.75 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 0.75 Tsp Nutmeg
  • 120 g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
  • 300 g Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 150 g Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 100 g Green Onion, chopped
  • 0.75 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 20 g Gochujang Hot Sauce
  • 20 g Light Soy Sauce
  • 20 g Rice Vinegar

Equipment

panspatulawhiskbowlknifechopping board

Tips

  • This recipe is perfect for meal prep.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.