Crispy Chicken & Cheesy Mac Meal Prep

Crispy Chicken & Cheesy Mac Meal Prep

1. Prepare and season the chicken [00:25]

• Butterfly the 900g of chicken breast, then slice each into two even-sized fillets.
• Mix the chicken in a bowl with 2 teaspoons each of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.

2. Prepare the sauce [01:08]

• Whisk together 180g of high protein yogurt, 1 tablespoon of chilli sauce, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.

3. Crust and cook the chicken [01:57]

• Place 125g of panko breadcrumbs on a tray.
• Whisk 3 eggs in a bowl.
• Dip the chicken in the eggs, coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, and place on a baking sheet.
• Spray thoroughly with oil on both sides and bake at 220°C (430°F) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Cook the pasta [03:25]

• Boil 400g of macaroni in salted water for one minute less than package instructions.

5. Make the cheese sauce [03:36]

• In a pan, warm 375ml of milk. Add 100g cheddar cheese, 75g mozzarella, 4 slices of light cheese, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt.
• Stir until the cheese is melted.
• Add the cooked, drained macaroni and stir well to combine.

6. Assembly [05:00]

• Portion the mac and cheese into five containers.
• Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the mac and cheese.
• Drizzle with the prepared chilli yogurt sauce.