Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Mac N Cheese

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your chicken thighs into cubes.
  2. 2Slice your chicken thighs into cubes.
  3. 3Slice your chicken thighs into cubes.
  4. 4Season with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, onion and chilli powder, baking powder, brown sugar, and olive oil.
  5. 5Season with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, onion and chilli powder, baking powder, brown sugar, and olive oil.
  6. 6Season with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, onion and chilli powder, baking powder, brown sugar, and olive oil.
  7. 7Mix till the color changes.
  8. 8Mix till the color changes.
  9. 9Mix till the color changes.
  10. 10Cook the chicken in light butter on medium heat for 5 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.
  11. 11Cook the chicken in light butter on medium heat for 5 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.
  12. 12Cook the chicken in light butter on medium heat for 5 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.
  13. 13Lower the heat, add more butter, dry spice mix and fresh parsley.
  14. 14Lower the heat, add more butter, dry spice mix and fresh parsley.
  15. 15Lower the heat, add more butter, dry spice mix and fresh parsley.
  16. 16Mix until perfectly coated and juicy, then set the chicken aside.
  17. 17Mix until perfectly coated and juicy, then set the chicken aside.
  18. 18Mix until perfectly coated and juicy, then set the chicken aside.
  19. 19Add low fat milk, light cream cheese, low fat cheddar, dijon mustard, seasoning mix, and fresh parsley.
  20. 20Add low fat milk, light cream cheese, low fat cheddar, dijon mustard, seasoning mix, and fresh parsley.
  21. 21Add low fat milk, light cream cheese, low fat cheddar, dijon mustard, seasoning mix, and fresh parsley.
  22. 22Stir continuously on low heat until melted and smooth.
  23. 23Stir continuously on low heat until melted and smooth.
  24. 24Stir continuously on low heat until melted and smooth.
  25. 25Add your cooked macaroni and mix.
  26. 26Add your cooked macaroni and mix.
  27. 27Add your cooked macaroni and mix.
  28. 28Serve your high protein meals.
  29. 29Serve your high protein meals.
  30. 30Serve your high protein meals.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cubed
  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cubed
  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cubed
  • 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 30 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • 30 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • 30 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • Dry Spice Rub
  • Dry Spice Rub
  • Dry Spice Rub
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 270 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
  • 270 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
  • 270 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
  • 350 g Milk
  • 350 g Milk
  • 350 g Milk
  • 200 g Fat Cream Cheese
  • 200 g Fat Cream Cheese
  • 200 g Fat Cream Cheese
  • 100 g Low Fat Sharp Cheddar
  • 100 g Low Fat Sharp Cheddar
  • 100 g Low Fat Sharp Cheddar
  • 1.5 Tbsp Mustard
  • 1.5 Tbsp Mustard
  • 1.5 Tbsp Mustard
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Garlic & Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic & Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic & Onion Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 0.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1.5 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1.5 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1.5 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Tips

  • Cook the chicken in light butter, medium heat for 4-5 mins each side
  • Once cooked, lower the heat, add extra butter, dry spice mix and parsley. Mix thoroughly till well coated and spices are rubbed in.
  • Pan on medium low heat, add milk, cream cheese, cheddar, mustard, spices and parsley.
  • Use a spatula to continuously stir till all is melted and a smooth consistency.
  • Let the sauce thicken slightly, then add cooked macaroni. Give it a mix till well coated and creamy.