Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Mac n Cheese

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the 800g chicken breast into cubes.
  2. 2Season the chicken with 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp onion powder, 1.5 tsp paprika, and 2 tsp olive oil.
  3. 3Mix the seasoned chicken until the color changes.
  4. 4Cook the chicken in 30g light butter on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. 5Lower the heat, add extra butter, 2 tsp minced garlic, 30g honey, and a handful of fresh parsley to the cooked chicken.
  6. 6Mix until the chicken is well coated and juicy, then set it aside.
  7. 7Add 1 big tbsp minced garlic to the pan with residual butter and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. 8Pour in 300ml skimmed milk and add 160g light cream cheese.
  9. 9Add 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 0.5 tsp nutmeg to the mixture.
  10. 10Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and combined.
  11. 11Add 100g low fat cheddar cheese and stir on low heat until creamy and thickens.
  12. 12Add 220g cooked macaroni and mix until creamy and indulgent.
  13. 13Serve the honey garlic butter chicken and mac n cheese in meal prep containers.

Ingredients

  • 800 g Raw Chicken Breast cut into cubes
  • 1.5 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Paprika or Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 30 g Light Butter (Brand: Lurpak)
  • 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 30 g Honey
  • 1 Handful Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • 1 Big Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 300 ml Skimmed Milk
  • 160 g Light Cream Cheese (Brand: Philadelphia)
  • 1 Tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 Tsp Nutmeg
  • 100 g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
  • 220 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta

Equipment

KnifeGlass dishSpoonFrying panWooden spatulaTongs

Tips

  • Cook chicken on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Lower the heat completely when adding butter, garlic, and honey to the chicken.
  • Stir the mac and cheese sauce until completely smooth before adding cheese.
  • Keep stirring the mac and cheese sauce on low heat until it thickens.
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