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Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese Tacos
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese Tacos

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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

6 personen
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)Vlees500 g
  • garlic powder (divided between chicken, mac and sauce)Kruiden en specerijen4 g
  • onion powder (divided between chicken and mac)Kruiden en specerijen4 g
  • paprika (divided between chicken and mac)Kruiden en specerijen4 g
  • cayenne pepper (divided between chicken and mac)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • kosher salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen6 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • chicken bouillon (divided between chicken and mac)Voorraadkast8 g
  • ground cumin (for the chicken)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • eggs (beaten, for the dredge)Zuivel2 stukken
  • cornstarch (divided between dredge and dry mix)Voorraadkast60 g
  • all-purpose flour (divided between dredge, dry mix and mac sauce)Voorraadkast120 g
  • rice flour (for the dry mix)Voorraadkast40 g
  • elbow macaroni (about 1 cup, boiled and drained)Granen120 g
  • unsalted butter (divided between mac and honey chipotle sauce)Zuivel60 g
  • heavy cream (for the mac and cheese)Zuivel200 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided between mac and assembly)Zuivel150 g
  • sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)Zuivel120 g
  • chipotle peppers in adobo (chopped, divided between honey chipotle sauce and spicy pickle sauce)Voorraadkast60 g
  • hot sauce (for the honey chipotle sauce)Voorraadkast30 ml
  • honey (for the honey chipotle sauce)Voorraadkast60 ml
  • mayonnaise (for the spicy pickle sauce)Voorraadkast80 g
  • sour cream (for the spicy pickle sauce)Zuivel60 g
  • sriracha (for the spicy pickle sauce)Voorraadkast20 ml
  • pickle juice (for the spicy pickle sauce)Voorraadkast20 ml
  • small flour tortillas (warmed)Bakkerij6 stukken
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Voorraadkast500 ml

per portie

Voedingswaarden

499kcal

Koolhydraten
35 g
Eiwitten
24 g
Vetten
29 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Mengkom ×3
  • Koekenpan
  • Steelpan
  • Garde
  • Schuimspaan
  • Keukentang

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, kosher salt, black pepper, chicken bouillon and ground cumin.
    • Let the chicken marinate while you prepare the rest.
    Stap 1
  2. Make the mac and cheese

    • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
    • Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan and whisk in the all-purpose flour to make a roux.
    • Whisk in the chicken bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened.
    • Stir in the mozzarella and sharp cheddar until melted and smooth.
    • Fold in the cooked macaroni, then set the mac and cheese aside.
    Stap 2
  3. Bread and fry the chicken

    • Set up a dredge with beaten eggs and a dry mix of all-purpose flour, cornstarch and rice flour.
    • Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then coat well in the dry mix.
    • Heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, then drain.
    Stap 3
  4. Make the honey chipotle sauce

    • Melt the unsalted butter in a pan.
    • Add the hot sauce, honey and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo.
    • Stir and simmer until the sauce is glossy and combined.
    Stap 4
  5. Make the spicy pickle sauce

    • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, chipotle peppers in adobo, pickle juice and garlic powder until smooth.
    Stap 5
  6. Assemble the tacos

    • Warm the small flour tortillas.
    • Add a good amount of mozzarella cheese and some mac and cheese to each tortilla.
    • Add the fried chicken right before serving so it stays crispy.
    • Drizzle with the honey chipotle sauce and the spicy pickle sauce, then serve.
    Stap 6