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