Fried chicken & cheese macaroni

Serves 1
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Directions

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