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Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
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Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

1 u 15 minVoor 8Nutri-Score D€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

8 personen
  • elbow macaroniGranen680 g
  • unsalted butterZuivel113 g
  • chili powderKruiden en specerijen5 g
  • paprikaKruiden en specerijen5 g
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen5 g
  • evaporated milkZuivel354 ml
  • heavy creamZuivel240 ml
  • milkZuivel240 ml
  • pepper Colby Jack (grated, divided between sauce and layering)Zuivel454 g
  • Gouda (grated)Zuivel227 g
  • sharp cheddar (grated, divided between sauce and layering)Zuivel454 g
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • chicken thighs (cubed)Vlees907 g
  • buttermilkZuivel480 ml
  • hot sauce (for the marinade)Voorraadkast30 ml
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • chili powder (for the chicken)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • paprika (for the chicken)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • flourVoorraadkast180 g
  • panko bread crumbsBakkerij100 g
  • garlic powder (for the breading)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • chili powder (for the breading)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • paprika (for the breading)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • ketchupVoorraadkast120 ml
  • brown sugarVoorraadkast50 g
  • apple cider vinegarVoorraadkast15 ml
  • Worcestershire sauceVoorraadkast15 ml
  • hot sauce (for the sauce)Voorraadkast30 ml
  • honeyVoorraadkast5 ml
  • cold butter (cold)Zuivel42 g
  • parsley (chopped)Groente en fruit5 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

920kcal

Koolhydraten
78 g
Eiwitten
40 g
Vetten
50 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Rasp
  • Ovenschaal
  • Steelpan
  • Soeppan
  • Mengkom
  • Frituurpan
  • Garde

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Bereiding

  1. Grate the cheeses

    • Grate the pepper Colby Jack, Gouda and sharp cheddar while cold for easier shredding.
    Stap 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • Cube the chicken thighs and place in a bowl.
    • Add the buttermilk, hot sauce, paprika, chili powder and garlic powder.
    • Mix well and marinate.
    Stap 2
  3. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan with the garlic powder, chili powder and paprika until fragrant.
    • Pour in the evaporated milk, then the heavy cream and milk.
    • When it starts to lightly bubble, turn off the heat.
    • Off the heat, whisk in the sharp cheddar, pepper Colby Jack and Gouda until smooth, then season with salt.
    Stap 3
  4. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
    Stap 4
  5. Layer and bake

    • Layer the macaroni and cheese sauce in a baking dish.
    • Add a layer of pepper Colby Jack and sharp cheddar, then finish with a final layer of cheese on top.
    • Bake at 175 °C for 20 minutes.
    Stap 5
  6. Prepare the breading

    • Combine the flour, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, chili powder and paprika in a bowl.
    Stap 6
  7. Fry the chicken

    • Coat the marinated chicken in the dry breading.
    • Fry in a deep fryer at 175 °C until golden.
    Stap 7
  8. Make the honey BBQ sauce

    • Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey and cold butter in a saucepan.
    • Warm gently, stirring, until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
    Stap 8
  9. Assemble and serve

    • Toss the fried chicken in the honey BBQ sauce.
    • Pile the honey BBQ chicken over the baked mac and cheese.
    • Finish with chopped parsley.
    Stap 9