# High Protein KFC Popcorn Chicken Mac & Cheese

This recipe is a high protein, lower calorie alternative to KFC, perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 100 g Plain all purpose flour
- 3 g Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Mustard powder
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Basil
- 0.5 tsp Celery salt
- 0.5 tsp White pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Ginger powder
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 700 g Diced skinless and boneless chicken breast
- 2 units Eggs
- 320 g Macaroni pasta
- 340 ml Fat free evaporated milk
- 60 g Light cream cheese
- 70 g Grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Nutritional yeast

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, add plain flour, baking powder, KFC herbs and spices, and a tiny bit of pepper. Mix together.
2. Mix together diced chicken with eggs.
3. Add the flour mixture to the chicken and mix well until fully coated.
4. Spray with cooking oil and air fry at 200C/400F for 12-15 minutes or oven bake at 190C/375F for 18-22 minutes until crispy.
5. Start boiling pasta.
6. In a pan on low to medium heat, add fat free milk, light cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, and more seasonings. Stir gently until creamy and smooth.
7. Add the cooked and drained pasta and mix until well combined.
8. Equally divide the chicken and mac and cheese into four servings.

## Equipment

- bowl
- spoon
- container
- baking tray
- air fryer or oven
- pot
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@aussiefitness/video/7373999336172047637
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d2c4d695-98ef-430a-952a-e2f0d0d35b32
- Extracted: 2025-04-09

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