KFC Mac and Cheese with crispy popcorn chicken

Directions

  1. 1Into a bowl, add plain flour, the KFC secret seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, ginger, black pepper, salt), baking powder, and mix well.
  2. 2Into a bowl, add plain flour, the KFC secret seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, ginger, black pepper, salt), baking powder, and mix well.
  3. 3Into a bowl, add plain flour, the KFC secret seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, ginger, black pepper, salt), baking powder, and mix well.
  4. 4To your diced chicken breast, crack in one egg, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and mix well with your hands till it's fully soaked.
  5. 5To your diced chicken breast, crack in one egg, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and mix well with your hands till it's fully soaked.
  6. 6To your diced chicken breast, crack in one egg, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and mix well with your hands till it's fully soaked.
  7. 7Dunk those chicken pieces in the flour mixture and roll to get an even coating.
  8. 8Dunk those chicken pieces in the flour mixture and roll to get an even coating.
  9. 9Dunk those chicken pieces in the flour mixture and roll to get an even coating.
  10. 10Place them on a baking tray, give them a light spray with oil, and bake or air fry with the recommended settings.
  11. 11Place them on a baking tray, give them a light spray with oil, and bake or air fry with the recommended settings.
  12. 12Place them on a baking tray, give them a light spray with oil, and bake or air fry with the recommended settings.
  13. 13To a pan on low heat, add milk, the macaroni pasta water, light cream cheese, two slices of reduced fat cheese, and stir constantly till fully melted.
  14. 14To a pan on low heat, add milk, the macaroni pasta water, light cream cheese, two slices of reduced fat cheese, and stir constantly till fully melted.
  15. 15To a pan on low heat, add milk, the macaroni pasta water, light cream cheese, two slices of reduced fat cheese, and stir constantly till fully melted.
  16. 16Add onion and garlic powder, more Dijon mustard, and grated mozzarella.
  17. 17Add onion and garlic powder, more Dijon mustard, and grated mozzarella.
  18. 18Add onion and garlic powder, more Dijon mustard, and grated mozzarella.
  19. 19Once that's melted, add your cooked and drained macaroni and stir well till it looks like this.
  20. 20Once that's melted, add your cooked and drained macaroni and stir well till it looks like this.
  21. 21Once that's melted, add your cooked and drained macaroni and stir well till it looks like this.
  22. 22Box it up into four equal servings with your crispy popcorn chicken.
  23. 23Box it up into four equal servings with your crispy popcorn chicken.
  24. 24Box it up into four equal servings with your crispy popcorn chicken.

Ingredients

  • 700 g chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces
  • 700 g chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces
  • 700 g chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Cooking spray
  • Cooking spray
  • Cooking spray
  • 600 g cooked macaroni
  • 600 g cooked macaroni
  • 600 g cooked macaroni
  • 200 ml low fat milk
  • 200 ml low fat milk
  • 200 ml low fat milk
  • 80 ml reserved pasta water from macaroni
  • 80 ml reserved pasta water from macaroni
  • 80 ml reserved pasta water from macaroni
  • 35 g light cream cheese
  • 35 g light cream cheese
  • 35 g light cream cheese
  • 40 g reduced fat burger cheese
  • 40 g reduced fat burger cheese
  • 40 g reduced fat burger cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 35 g grated mozzarella
  • 35 g grated mozzarella
  • 35 g grated mozzarella
  • chilli flakes
  • chilli flakes
  • chilli flakes
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • buttered corn on the cob
  • buttered corn on the cob
  • buttered corn on the cob

Equipment

bowlbaking trayair fryerpanmicrowave

Tips

  • Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • To reheat, microwave for 2 minutes covered then uncover and microwave for a further minute, mix well till cheesy.
  • Optionally reheat popcorn chicken separately in the Air fryer or Oven for added crispiness.