# High Protein Korean BBQ Chicken Mac N Cheese

This Korean BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese is incredibly delicious, only 571 calories, and so simple and easy to meal prep for the week.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pan
- spatula
- whisk
- bowl
- knife
- chopping board

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6xqn5CD/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1acfda15-28df-4b19-ad41-da5b2091d5fc
- Extracted: 2025-08-17

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