# High Protein Crispy Chicken Mac n Cheese

This high-protein crispy chicken mac n cheese is super easy to make and perfect for meal prepping to help lose fat and build muscle.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- rack
- containers

## 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!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKZ3ylxsBWY/?igsh=MWQ4cDloMGxpMXlnMg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3083bbf4-8ad6-4f8c-87b5-25ffbf4acebb
- Extracted: 2025-07-20

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