Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac n Cheese

Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken thighs into cubes, season with salt, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin and olive oil. Mix well and let marinate for a few minutes.
  2. 2Get a pot of water to boil, add uncooked macaroni, boil for 8 minutes then drain water and set aside.
  3. 3Pan on medium heat, melt butter. Cook marinated chicken for 5 mins each side until golden and crispy.
  4. 4Lower the heat before adding extra butter, minced garlic, honey, chipotle hot sauce and parsley. Mix well till fully coated then set aside.
  5. 5Same pan on low heat, add spices, toast for 30 seconds. Then add milk, chipotle hot sauce, cream cheese. Stir till all is melted and smooth.
  6. 6Add cheddar cheese and stir till creamy and cheesy.
  7. 7Add macaroni with parsley then mix till fully combined and silky smooth!

Ingredients

  • 1100 g Boneless Chicken Thighs, fat trimmed and cubed
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tsp Oregano
  • 2.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2.5 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Cumin
  • 100 g Cholula Chipotle Hot Sauce
  • 50 g Honey
  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • Lots of Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • 40 g Light Butter (for cooking)
  • 260 g Uncooked Macaroni
  • 20 g Light Butter (to toast spices)
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 300 ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk or Skimmed Milk
  • 100 g Chipotle Hot Sauce (Brand: Cholula)
  • 180 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 100 g Low Fat Cheddar
  • Fresh Parsley

Equipment

PotPan