High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your chicken into cubes.
  2. 2Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  3. 3Add black pepper to the chicken.
  4. 4Add paprika to the chicken.
  5. 5Add salt to the chicken.
  6. 6Add olive oil to the chicken.
  7. 7Mix the chicken and seasonings well until the color changes.
  8. 8Cook the chicken on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  9. 9Turn off the heat.
  10. 10Add honey and BBQ sauce to the cooked chicken.
  11. 11Mix well until the chicken is sticky and juicy, then set aside.
  12. 12Add low fat milk to the pan.
  13. 13Add hot sauce to the milk.
  14. 14Add light cream cheese to the mixture.
  15. 15Add low fat cheddar cheese to the mixture.
  16. 16Stir the sauce until it is smooth and creamy.
  17. 17Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce.
  18. 18Mix until combined.
  19. 19Distribute the macaroni into four equal servings.
  20. 20Add the honey BBQ chicken to each serving of macaroni.

Ingredients

  • 700 g Chicken Breast
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 30 g Honey
  • 40 g BBQ Sauce Reduced Sugar
  • 225 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
  • 250 ml Low Fat Milk
  • 60 ml Hot Sauce
  • 120 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
  • Parsley

Equipment

Garlic pressFrying panWhisk

Tips

  • Cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-4 mins each side till golden brown
  • Make sure you TURN OFF the heat before adding honey and BBQ sauce
  • For the creamy sauce, add all ingredients on low heat then stir gently with a whisk preferably till it thickens and is smooth