Fried chicken & cheese macaroni
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Place a chopping board on the counter.
- 2Take a chicken breast from a bowl and place it on the chopping board.
- 3Slice the chicken breast horizontally to make it thinner.
- 4Cover the chicken with parchment paper and use a wooden roller to flatten it further.
- 5Pour 1 cup of milk into a baking dish.
- 6Add 1 teaspoon each of paprika, magi powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- 7Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
- 8Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- 9Place the flattened chicken breasts into the milk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 10Let the chicken soak in the liquid for at least 2 hours.
- 11In a bowl, add 1 cup of flour.
- 12Add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs.
- 13Add 1 teaspoon each of paprika, magi powder, and curry powder.
- 14Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 15Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- 16Take a soaked chicken breast and coat it thoroughly in the breading mixture.
- 17Heat oil in a frying pan.
- 18Carefully place the breaded chicken breast into the hot oil.
- 19Fry until golden brown and crispy, then remove from the pan using tongs.
- 20Place the fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 21Place a pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.
- 22Add 400g of macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
- 23In a separate frying pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil.
- 24Add 1 tablespoon of smashed garlic.
- 25Add 1 teaspoon each of paprika, magi powder, oregano, and curry powder.
- 26Stir the spices and garlic until fragrant.
- 27Pour in 1 cup of cooking cream and 1 cup of pasta water.
- 28Add cooked macaroni to the pan with the sauce.
- 29Stir to combine the macaroni with the sauce.
- 30Add 200g of mozzarella cheese (or preferred cheese) to the macaroni.
- 31Stir until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
- 32Take a fried chicken breast and carefully cut it open to create a pocket.
- 33Fill the chicken pocket with the cheesy macaroni.
- 34Arrange the macaroni-filled chicken breasts on a baking tray.
- 35Top with additional mozzarella cheese.
- 36Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 37Carefully transfer a piece of the baked chicken and macaroni to a serving plate.
- 38Cut the chicken and macaroni in half to show the cheesy interior.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp magi powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soya sauce
- 1 cup flour
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp magi powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 400 g macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp smashed garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp magi powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 cup cooking cream
- 1 cup pasta water
- salt
- pepper
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
Equipment
chopping boardknifewooden rollerbaking dishwhiskbowlfrying pantongspotspatulaplate
Tips
- Soak chicken in liquid for at least 2 hours
- Add salt and pepper to the macaroni sauce as desired
- Use any type of cheese you prefer for the macaroni
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