High Protein Crispy Chicken Mac n Cheese

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then mix well until fully coated.
  2. 2Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then mix well until fully coated.
  3. 3Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then mix well until fully coated.
  4. 4In a bowl, add crushed cornflakes, the same seasonings used on the chicken, and mix it up.
  5. 5In a bowl, add crushed cornflakes, the same seasonings used on the chicken, and mix it up.
  6. 6In a bowl, add crushed cornflakes, the same seasonings used on the chicken, and mix it up.
  7. 7For the wet station, add eggs and a splash of pickle juice, then mix again.
  8. 8For the wet station, add eggs and a splash of pickle juice, then mix again.
  9. 9For the wet station, add eggs and a splash of pickle juice, then mix again.
  10. 10Dunk your chicken in the egg mixture, followed by the crushed cornflakes, and press it down to get an even coating.
  11. 11Dunk your chicken in the egg mixture, followed by the crushed cornflakes, and press it down to get an even coating.
  12. 12Dunk your chicken in the egg mixture, followed by the crushed cornflakes, and press it down to get an even coating.
  13. 13Set the coated chicken on a rack and give them a spray with cooking spray.
  14. 14Set the coated chicken on a rack and give them a spray with cooking spray.
  15. 15Set the coated chicken on a rack and give them a spray with cooking spray.
  16. 16Oven bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or air fry at 190°C for 15-18 minutes.
  17. 17Oven bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or air fry at 190°C for 15-18 minutes.
  18. 18Oven bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or air fry at 190°C for 15-18 minutes.
  19. 19For the mac 'n' cheese, in a pan, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, pasta water, low-fat grated cheddar, and cheese slices.
  20. 20For the mac 'n' cheese, in a pan, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, pasta water, low-fat grated cheddar, and cheese slices.
  21. 21For the mac 'n' cheese, in a pan, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, pasta water, low-fat grated cheddar, and cheese slices.
  22. 22Let the mixture fully melt down, then add more seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne) and stir on low heat until it thickens up for 8 minutes.
  23. 23Let the mixture fully melt down, then add more seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne) and stir on low heat until it thickens up for 8 minutes.
  24. 24Let the mixture fully melt down, then add more seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne) and stir on low heat until it thickens up for 8 minutes.
  25. 25Finally, add your cooked macaroni and grated mozzarella, and mix everything together until it looks cheesy.
  26. 26Finally, add your cooked macaroni and grated mozzarella, and mix everything together until it looks cheesy.
  27. 27Finally, add your cooked macaroni and grated mozzarella, and mix everything together until it looks cheesy.
  28. 28Box the mac 'n' cheese into four equal servings.
  29. 29Box the mac 'n' cheese into four equal servings.
  30. 30Box the mac 'n' cheese into four equal servings.
  31. 31Add your crispy chicken to each serving.
  32. 32Add your crispy chicken to each serving.
  33. 33Add your crispy chicken to each serving.
  34. 34Drizzle with optional hot honey or hot sauce.
  35. 35Drizzle with optional hot honey or hot sauce.
  36. 36Drizzle with optional hot honey or hot sauce.

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken breast
  • 600 g chicken breast
  • 600 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 50 g crushed cornflakes
  • 50 g crushed cornflakes
  • 50 g crushed cornflakes
  • cooking spray
  • cooking spray
  • cooking spray
  • 550 g macaroni
  • 550 g macaroni
  • 550 g macaroni
  • 280 ml low fat milk
  • 280 ml low fat milk
  • 280 ml low fat milk
  • 100 g light cream cheese
  • 100 g light cream cheese
  • 100 g light cream cheese
  • 100 ml pasta water
  • 100 ml pasta water
  • 100 ml pasta water
  • 30 g low fat cheddar
  • 30 g low fat cheddar
  • 30 g low fat cheddar
  • 3 light cheese slices
  • 3 light cheese slices
  • 3 light cheese slices
  • 70 g grated mozzarella
  • 70 g grated mozzarella
  • 70 g grated mozzarella
  • 50 g sriracha
  • 50 g sriracha
  • 50 g sriracha
  • 40 g honey
  • 40 g honey
  • 40 g honey

Equipment

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Tips

  • Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Store the hot honey separately.
  • To reheat, remove the crispy chicken bites, place them in the oven or air fryer to get crispy again.
  • Meanwhile, place a damp paper towel over the mac 'n' cheese and microwave for 2-3 minutes, mixing halfway.
  • Place the crispy chicken on top and enjoy!