# High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac n Cheese

A high-protein, flavorful mac and cheese with a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes, perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g Raw Chicken Breast cut into cubes
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 Tsp Paprika
- 1.5 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil
- 15 g Light Butter or Cooking Spray
- 25 g Honey
- 90 g Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
- 220 g Uncooked Macaroni
- 300 ml Fat Free or Light Evaporated Milk
- 60 g Hot Sauce
- 100 g Light Cream Cheese
- 50 g Grated Light Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Tsp Garlic & Onion Powder
- Salt

## Instructions

1. Slice your chicken breast into cubes.
2. Add fresh garlic, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, salt, and olive oil to the chicken.
3. Mix till the color changes.
4. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes till golden brown.
5. Turn off the heat.
6. Add barbecue sauce and honey to the chicken.
7. Give it a good mix, then set the chicken aside.
8. Add light evaporated milk, hot sauce, light cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, and onion powder to a pan.
9. Stir till smooth and creamy on low-medium heat.
10. Add your cooked macaroni to the sauce.
11. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-4 mins each side for a golden brown crust.
- Turn off the heat before adding honey and BBQ sauce to the chicken, then mix well.
- Make the mac sauce on low medium heat.
- Let the cream cheese get to room temperature before adding to the pan for a smoother sauce.
- After freezing and reheating, you may need to add more sauce or liquid as it can dry out.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_GwCH9I2LZ/?igsh=MTZ6dzB3bmN0bjN3ag==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5ceb0ae4-8934-4dc4-b5ed-c0a8768955f0
- Extracted: 2026-03-23

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