Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Mac N Cheese

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Slice your chicken thighs into cubes.
  2. 2Season the chicken with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and chili powder.
  3. 3Add baking powder, brown sugar, and olive oil to the chicken.
  4. 4Mix the chicken until the color changes.
  5. 5Cook the chicken in light butter on medium heat for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6Lower the heat, add more butter, dry spice mix (smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder), and fresh parsley to the chicken.
  7. 7Mix the chicken until perfectly coated and juicy.
  8. 8Set the cooked chicken aside.
  9. 9In the same pan, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, low-fat cheddar, and Dijon mustard.
  10. 10Add the seasoning mix (smoked paprika, garlic, onion, chili powder, black pepper) and fresh parsley.
  11. 11Stir continuously on low heat until completely melted and smooth.
  12. 12Add cooked macaroni to the sauce.
  13. 13Mix until the macaroni is creamy and indulgent.
  14. 14Serve the high protein meals.

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 30 g Reduced Fat Butter
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 270 g Uncooked Macaroni Pasta
  • 350 g 1% Milk
  • 200 g 50% Fat Cream Cheese
  • 100 g Low Fat Sharp Cheddar
  • 1.5 Tbsp Mustard
  • 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1.5 Tbsp Fresh Parsley

Equipment

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