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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken with Mac Salad
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken with Mac Salad

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat900 g
  • soy saucePantry120 ml
  • pineapple juiceBeverages120 ml
  • ketchupPantry120 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • ginger pasteProduce15 g
  • brown sugarPantry100 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • elbow macaroniGrains450 g
  • rice vinegarPantry22 ml
  • mayoPantry30 ml
  • carrots (shredded)Produce90 g
  • onion (grated)Produce0.5 pieces
  • green onion (sliced)Produce30 g
  • mayoPantry240 ml
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • whole milkDairy30 ml
  • white sugarPantry4 g
  • saltSpices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

715kcal

Carbs
67 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
35 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Grill
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the marinade

    • Whisk the soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, minced garlic, ginger paste, brown sugar and black pepper in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and turn to coat well.
    • Cover and refrigerate.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the macaroni

    • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until tender.
    • Drain and rinse under cold water, then let cool completely.
    Step 3
  4. Dress the pasta

    • Toss the cooled macaroni with the rice vinegar and the smaller amount of mayo.
    Step 4
  5. Make the mac salad dressing

    • In a bowl, mix the remaining mayo with the apple cider vinegar, milk, white sugar, salt and pepper.
    • Stir in the grated onion, shredded carrots and green onion.
    Step 5
  6. Combine the mac salad

    • Fold the dressing into the macaroni until evenly coated.
    Step 6
  7. Chill the mac salad

    • Cover and refrigerate until cold.
    Step 7
  8. Grill the chicken

    • Grill the marinated chicken thighs over medium-high heat, turning once, until cooked through and nicely charred.
    Step 8
  9. Serve

    • Serve the grilled chicken with the cold mac salad on the side.
    Step 9