Introduction:
Crafted for those pursuing fitness goals, this High Protein Honey BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese offers a delectable balance between flavor and nutrition. With a delightful blend of savory, sweet, and smoky elements, this meal prep dish is both satisfying and straightforward to make. Ideal as a main course, it caters to high-protein, low-fat meal plans.
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Ingredients
🍗 700g Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast, diced
🧂 1 Tsp Salt
🧅 1 Tsp Onion Powder
🌶️ 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
🧄 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
🫒 1 Tsp Olive Oil
🍯 25g Honey
🍖 85g Sugar Free BBQ Sauce, Hughes Sugar Free
🍝 320g Macaroni, dry weight, San Remo Elbow Pasta
🥛 340ml Fat Free Evaporated Milk, Carnation Light & Creamy
🧀 80g Light Cream Cheese, Philadelphia
🍗 1.5 Tsp Chicken Stock Powder, Vegeta Real Gourmet Stock & Seasoning
🧀 100g Grated Light Cheddar Cheese, Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese
🌿 Garnish: Dried herbs, parsley or dill
Instructions
1- Prepare the Chicken:
- Dice the 700g boneless and skinless chicken breast into small cubes.
2- Season the Chicken:
- In a glass mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with 1 Tsp salt, 1 Tsp onion powder, 1 Tsp smoked paprika, 1 Tsp garlic powder, and 1 Tsp olive oil.
- Use a wooden spatula or spoon to mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are well-coated.
3- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
4- Glaze the Chicken:
- Remove the pan from heat and add 25g honey and 85g sugar-free BBQ sauce.
- Stir until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the glaze.
5- Cook the Pasta:
- In a saucepan, boil water and cook 320g of San Remo Elbow Pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
6- Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In the same frying pan used for the chicken, heat 340ml of Carnation Light & Creamy evaporated milk over medium heat.
- Add in 80g Philadelphia light cream cheese and 1.5 Tsp Vegeta chicken stock powder.
7- Add Cheese and Mix:
- Gradually stir in 100g of grated light cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
8- Combine Sauce and Pasta:
- Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce, mixing until each piece of pasta is enveloped in cheesy goodness.
9- Portion and Serve:
- Divide the BBQ chicken and mac & cheese into four meal prep containers.
- Garnish the mac & cheese with dried parsley or dill for a pop of color.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:
- Glass mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Non-stick frying pan
- Wooden spatula/spoon
- Saucepan
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 760
Protein: 80 g
Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 75 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the chicken is evenly diced for uniform cooking.
- Using chicken stock powder in the cheese sauce enhances umami flavors.
- Store in airtight meal prep containers to maintain freshness and flavor.
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