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

1 h 15 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @thegoldenbalance24 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • elbow macaroniGrains680 g
  • unsalted butterDairy113 g
  • chili powderSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • evaporated milkDairy354 ml
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • milkDairy240 ml
  • pepper Colby Jack (grated, divided between sauce and layering)Dairy454 g
  • Gouda (grated)Dairy227 g
  • sharp cheddar (grated, divided between sauce and layering)Dairy454 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • chicken thighs (cubed)Meat907 g
  • buttermilkDairy480 ml
  • hot sauce (for the marinade)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • chili powder (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • paprika (for the chicken)Spices5 g
  • flourPantry180 g
  • panko bread crumbsBakery100 g
  • garlic powder (for the breading)Spices5 g
  • chili powder (for the breading)Spices5 g
  • paprika (for the breading)Spices5 g
  • ketchupPantry120 ml
  • brown sugarPantry50 g
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • Worcestershire saucePantry15 ml
  • hot sauce (for the sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • honeyPantry5 ml
  • cold butter (cold)Dairy42 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

920kcal

Carbs
78 g
Proteins
40 g
Fat
50 g
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Tools

  • Grater
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep fryer
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Grate the cheeses

    • Grate the pepper Colby Jack, Gouda and sharp cheddar while cold for easier shredding.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
    Step 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.
    Step 5

  6. Prepare the breading

    • Combine the flour, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, chili powder and paprika in a bowl.
    Step 6

  7. Fry the chicken

    • Coat the marinated chicken in the dry breading.
    • Fry in a deep fryer at 175 °C until golden.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 9
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