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High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese
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High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @jalalsamfit17 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (raw, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat700 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce4 pieces
  • black pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • paprika (ground)Spices10 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • olive oilPantry10 ml
  • honeyPantry30 g
  • reduced sugar BBQ saucePantry40 g
  • macaroni pasta (uncooked)Grains225 g
  • skimmed milkDairy250 ml
  • hot sauce (buffalo sauce, sriracha or any hot sauce)Pantry60 ml
  • light cream cheeseDairy120 g
  • low fat cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy40 g
  • parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

510kcal

Carbs
55 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
10 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
    • In a bowl, mix the chicken with the minced garlic, black pepper, paprika, salt and olive oil until evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
    Step 2

  3. Glaze with honey and BBQ

    • Turn off the heat completely.
    • Add the honey and BBQ sauce to the pan and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta and set aside.
    Step 4

  5. Make the creamy cheese sauce

    • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, hot sauce, light cream cheese and cheddar.
    • Stir gently with a whisk until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and serve

    • Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
    • Divide into meal prep containers, top with the honey BBQ chicken and garnish with parsley.
    Step 6
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