Honey Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to chicken thighs.
  2. 2Add Walkerswood One Love green seasoning, Walkerswood mild jerk seasoning, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and Walkerswood Jamaican browning to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken with the seasonings until well coated.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, combine Walkerswood sweet honey jerk BBQ sauce and honey.
  5. 5Boil water and add a green seasoning packet.
  6. 6Add macaroni to the boiling water and cook.
  7. 7Drain the cooked macaroni and add butter.
  8. 8In a frying pan, melt butter and add minced garlic and red pepper.
  9. 9Add green seasoning paste, jerk seasoning, and flour to the pan.
  10. 10Stir well to create a roux.
  11. 11Pour in milk and stir until a smooth sauce forms.
  12. 12Add shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and creamy.
  13. 13Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a hot pan and cook until browned.
  14. 14Pour the honey jerk BBQ sauce over the cooking chicken.
  15. 15Continue cooking until the chicken is glazed and fully cooked.
  16. 16Remove the cooked jerk chicken from the pan and dice it.
  17. 17In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked macaroni.
  18. 18Add some diced jerk chicken over the macaroni.
  19. 19Pour half of the cheese sauce over the chicken and macaroni.
  20. 20Add the remaining macaroni, then the rest of the chicken and cheese sauce.
  21. 21Top with more shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of jerk seasoning, and dried parsley.
  22. 22Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and golden brown.
  23. 23Once baked, pour additional honey jerk BBQ sauce over the top.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • olive oil
  • Walkerswood One Love green seasoning
  • Walkerswood mild jerk seasoning
  • dried thyme
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • black pepper
  • scotch bonnet pepper
  • minced garlic
  • fresh thyme
  • Walkerswood Jamaican browning
  • Walkerswood sweet honey jerk BBQ sauce
  • honey
  • macaroni
  • butter
  • red pepper
  • green seasoning paste
  • flour
  • milk
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • jerk seasoning
  • dried parsley

Equipment

large bowlsaucepanstrainerfrying panbaking dishoven

Tips

  • Use a combination of cheeses, layered in the dish as well as melted into a cheese sauce with garlic, herbs, and spices for ultimate cheesiness.
  • The honey jerk chicken can be made with Walkerswood Green seasoning, jerk seasoning, and honey jerk sauce.