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High Protein Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken Mac n Cheese
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High Protein Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken Mac n Cheese

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

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite size pieces)Meat700 g
  • garlic & onion powder (1 tsp, for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp, for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • salt & pepper (1 tsp, for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • hot sauce (for the chicken marinade)Pantry30 ml
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • cornflakes (crushed, seasoned with the same seasonings)Grains85 g
  • macaroni (uncooked)Grains200 g
  • low fat milkDairy350 ml
  • light cream cheeseDairy120 g
  • low fat cheddar (grated)Dairy60 g
  • garlic & onion powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper (1/2 tsp, for the mac n cheese)Spices1 piece
  • honeyPantry25 g
  • hot sauce (for the glaze)Pantry25 ml
  • lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)Produce15 ml
  • cooking sprayPantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

532kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
52 g
Fat
8 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces.
    • Season with the garlic & onion powder, smoked paprika, salt & pepper and hot sauce.
    • Add the beaten eggs and mix well to coat.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the crispy coating

    • Crush the cornflakes and season with the same seasonings.
    • Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mix, dripping off the excess, then press into the crushed cornflakes.
    Step 2

  3. Air fry the chicken

    • Spray the coated chicken with cooking spray for a golden colour.
    • Air fry at 200C for 18 mins, or oven bake at 200C for 25 mins.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the macaroni

    • Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
    Step 4

  5. Make the mac n cheese sauce

    • Add the milk, cream cheese, cheddar and seasonings to a pan.
    • Mix until smooth and creamy, adding the pasta water to loosen.
    • Stir in the cooked macaroni.
    Step 5

  6. Make the spicy honey glaze

    • Mix the honey, hot sauce and lemon juice together.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble and serve

    • Add the crispy chicken to the mac n cheese.
    • Drizzle over the spicy honey glaze and serve.
    Step 7
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