# Fried chicken & cheese macaroni

This dish features crispy fried chicken served with creamy, cheesy macaroni, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- chopping board
- knife
- wooden roller
- baking dish
- whisk
- bowl
- frying pan
- tongs
- pot
- spatula
- plate

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kfogrh/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2a0a84bc-f836-40aa-98dc-1b582dc937fc
- Extracted: 2025-08-01

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