High Protein Korean Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Grab your diced chicken breast.
  2. 2Grab your diced chicken breast.
  3. 3Grab your diced chicken breast.
  4. 4Add an egg.
  5. 5Add an egg.
  6. 6Add an egg.
  7. 7Add minced garlic.
  8. 8Add minced garlic.
  9. 9Add minced garlic.
  10. 10Add minced ginger.
  11. 11Add minced ginger.
  12. 12Add minced ginger.
  13. 13Add white pepper.
  14. 14Add white pepper.
  15. 15Add white pepper.
  16. 16Add salt.
  17. 17Add salt.
  18. 18Add salt.
  19. 19Mix it together.
  20. 20Mix it together.
  21. 21Mix it together.
  22. 22Add potato starch into a separate bowl.
  23. 23Add potato starch into a separate bowl.
  24. 24Add potato starch into a separate bowl.
  25. 25Coat all of the chicken evenly.
  26. 26Coat all of the chicken evenly.
  27. 27Coat all of the chicken evenly.
  28. 28Spray the coated chicken generously with cooking oil.
  29. 29Spray the coated chicken generously with cooking oil.
  30. 30Spray the coated chicken generously with cooking oil.
  31. 31Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 14-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  32. 32Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 14-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  33. 33Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 14-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  34. 34Alternatively, oven bake at 190°C/375°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  35. 35Alternatively, oven bake at 190°C/375°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  36. 36Alternatively, oven bake at 190°C/375°F for 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  37. 37For the Korean glaze, add salt-reduced soy sauce to a pan on medium heat.
  38. 38For the Korean glaze, add salt-reduced soy sauce to a pan on medium heat.
  39. 39For the Korean glaze, add salt-reduced soy sauce to a pan on medium heat.
  40. 40Add water to the pan.
  41. 41Add water to the pan.
  42. 42Add water to the pan.
  43. 43Add natural sweetener.
  44. 44Add natural sweetener.
  45. 45Add natural sweetener.
  46. 46Add minced garlic.
  47. 47Add minced garlic.
  48. 48Add minced garlic.
  49. 49Add minced ginger.
  50. 50Add minced ginger.
  51. 51Add minced ginger.
  52. 52Add chili paste.
  53. 53Add chili paste.
  54. 54Add chili paste.
  55. 55Add potato starch mixed with water to help the sauce thicken.
  56. 56Add potato starch mixed with water to help the sauce thicken.
  57. 57Add potato starch mixed with water to help the sauce thicken.
  58. 58Add some chili flakes.
  59. 59Add some chili flakes.
  60. 60Add some chili flakes.
  61. 61Add the cooked crispy chicken to the glaze.
  62. 62Add the cooked crispy chicken to the glaze.
  63. 63Add the cooked crispy chicken to the glaze.
  64. 64Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
  65. 65Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
  66. 66Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
  67. 67For the mac and cheese, add fat-free evaporated milk to a pan.
  68. 68For the mac and cheese, add fat-free evaporated milk to a pan.
  69. 69For the mac and cheese, add fat-free evaporated milk to a pan.
  70. 70Add smoked paprika.
  71. 71Add smoked paprika.
  72. 72Add smoked paprika.
  73. 73Add chicken stock powder.
  74. 74Add chicken stock powder.
  75. 75Add chicken stock powder.
  76. 76Add light cream cheese.
  77. 77Add light cream cheese.
  78. 78Add light cream cheese.
  79. 79Add light grated cheddar cheese.
  80. 80Add light grated cheddar cheese.
  81. 81Add light grated cheddar cheese.
  82. 82Mix and let it melt on low heat.
  83. 83Mix and let it melt on low heat.
  84. 84Mix and let it melt on low heat.
  85. 85While the cheese melts, cook your macaroni.
  86. 86While the cheese melts, cook your macaroni.
  87. 87While the cheese melts, cook your macaroni.
  88. 88Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, add your cooked and drained pasta.
  89. 89Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, add your cooked and drained pasta.
  90. 90Once the sauce is smooth and creamy, add your cooked and drained pasta.
  91. 91Mix it together until it is well combined.
  92. 92Mix it together until it is well combined.
  93. 93Mix it together until it is well combined.
  94. 94Divide everything into four equal servings.
  95. 95Divide everything into four equal servings.
  96. 96Divide everything into four equal servings.

Ingredients

  • 700 g Diced Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 700 g Diced Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 700 g Diced Skinless & Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 10 g Minced Garlic
  • 10 g Minced Garlic
  • 10 g Minced Garlic
  • 10 g Minced Ginger
  • 10 g Minced Ginger
  • 10 g Minced Ginger
  • 0.5 Tsp White Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp White Pepper
  • 0.5 Tsp White Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 150 g Potato Starch
  • 150 g Potato Starch
  • 150 g Potato Starch
  • Light Cooking Oil Spray
  • Light Cooking Oil Spray
  • Light Cooking Oil Spray
  • 90 ml Salt Reduced Soy Sauce
  • 90 ml Salt Reduced Soy Sauce
  • 90 ml Salt Reduced Soy Sauce
  • 90 ml Water
  • 90 ml Water
  • 90 ml Water
  • 20 g Natural Sweetener
  • 20 g Natural Sweetener
  • 20 g Natural Sweetener
  • 10 g Minced Garlic
  • 10 g Minced Garlic
  • 10 g Minced Garlic
  • 10 g Minced Ginger
  • 10 g Minced Ginger
  • 10 g Minced Ginger
  • 2 Tsp Gochujang Chilli Paste
  • 2 Tsp Gochujang Chilli Paste
  • 2 Tsp Gochujang Chilli Paste
  • 1 Tsp Potato Starch or Corn Starch Mixed With Water
  • 1 Tsp Potato Starch or Corn Starch Mixed With Water
  • 1 Tsp Potato Starch or Corn Starch Mixed With Water
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 340 ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk
  • 340 ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk
  • 340 ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Chicken Stock Powder
  • 1 Tsp Chicken Stock Powder
  • 1 Tsp Chicken Stock Powder
  • 80 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 80 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 80 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 100 g Light Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 100 g Light Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 100 g Light Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 320 g Macaroni/Elbow Pasta
  • 320 g Macaroni/Elbow Pasta
  • 320 g Macaroni/Elbow Pasta

Equipment

bowlpanbaking trayair fryerovenpotwooden spoon

Tips

  • When reheating, add a drop of milk to the mac and cheese beforehand to make it creamy again.
  • Reheat the chicken with the mac and cheese or preferably separately in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes for maximum crispiness.