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Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken Mac N Cheese
Crispy cornflake-crusted chicken bites glazed with spicy honey served over a creamy low-fat mac and cheese sauce. Under 550 calories per serving and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
crispy chicken
- 400 g chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 whole eggs (beaten)
- 100 g crushed corn flakes (crushed)
glaze
- 2 tbsp honey
mac and cheese
- 200 g macaroni (cooked)
- 60 ml pasta water
mac and cheese sauce
- 200 ml low-fat milk
- 80 g light cream cheese
- 60 g low-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
Steps
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1Slice chicken into cubes. Season with garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and two eggs. Mix well.~5 min
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2In a separate dish, mix crushed corn flakes with the same seasoning. Coat the chicken pieces completely in the crumbs, add cooking spray, then oven bake or air fry until golden and crispy.~25 min
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3For the mac and cheese sauce, blend low-fat milk, light cream cheese, low-fat cheddar, and extra seasoning until smooth. Pour into a pan and stir until it thickens.~5 min
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4Add the cooked macaroni and pasta water to the sauce. Mix well.~3 min
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5Serve the mac and cheese topped with the crispy chicken and a drizzle of honey glaze.~2 min
Nutrition (per serving)
545
Calories
50g
Protein
55g
Carbs
14g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Mac and cheese is an American comfort food classic. This fitness version pairs it with crispy baked chicken for a high-protein, lower-calorie take on the indulgent dish.
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