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