# Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac n Cheese

Absolutely phenomenal flavours, smoky, rich and packed with 60g of protein! Hands down one of my best mac n cheese combos

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Slice 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. Get a pot of water to boil, add uncooked macaroni, boil for 8 minutes then drain water and set aside.
3. Pan on medium heat, melt butter. Cook marinated chicken for 5 mins each side until golden and crispy.
4. Lower the heat before adding extra butter, minced garlic, honey, chipotle hot sauce and parsley. Mix well till fully coated then set aside.
5. Same 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. Add cheddar cheese and stir till creamy and cheesy.
7. Add macaroni with parsley then mix till fully combined and silky smooth!

## Equipment

- Pot
- Pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR2dt2Yk6z4/?igsh=MTBjc2hrMXcxanI4Zw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/36d80f48-6059-43bf-a2b9-a364a6c6e045
- Extracted: 2025-12-12

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