High Protein Honey Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese

Preparation of Honey Chipotle Chicken

Seasoning and searing the chicken [00:13]

• In a container, place 1100g of cubed chicken thighs and season them with salt, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
• In a hot pan over medium heat, add a little light butter. Once melted, add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Preparing the sauce [00:27]

• Reduce the heat in the pan. Add a knob of light butter, some minced garlic, a drizzle of honey, a generous amount of chipotle hot sauce, and some chopped fresh parsley.
• Mix everything together until the chicken is coated and glistening. Set the chicken aside.

Preparation of Mac & Cheese

Making the cheese sauce [00:40]

• In the same pan, add a piece of light butter followed by salt, garlic, and onion powder with some smoked paprika. Toast for 30 seconds.
• Pour in low-fat evaporated milk, add chipotle hot sauce, and light cream cheese. Stir constantly over the heat until melted and smooth.
• Incorporate the low-fat cheddar cheese and keep stirring until the sauce is creamy and consistent.

Assembling the dish [00:52]

• Add the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Mix until the pasta is silky smooth and thoroughly coated in the sauce.

Serving [00:59]

• Divide the Mac & Cheese into meal prep containers and serve with the Honey Chipotle chicken on the side.