Mac & Cheese with Popcorn Chicken — a lunchbox favorite and comfort food classic! Creamy, cheesy pasta paired with crispy chicken bites makes every bite a treat. Perfect for school, work, or a cozy meal at home! #happycookingtoyou #foodfusion #araywahh #lunchboxideas
Ingredients:
-Doodh (Milk) ½ Cup
-Lemon juice 1 & ½ tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) ½ tsp or to taste
-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tsp
-Onion powder ½ tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ½ tsp
-Paprika powder ½ tsp
-Lehsan powder (Garlic powder) ½ tsp
-Dried oregano ¼ tsp
-Boneless chicken small cubes 350g
-Corn flakes 1 Cup or as required substitute breadcrumbs
-Cooking oil for frying
-Cooking oil 1 tsp
-Makhan (Butter) 2 tbs
-Lehsan (Garlic) finely chopped 3 cloves
-Maida (All-purpose flour) 1 & ½ tbs
-Doodh (Milk) 2 Cups
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ¼ tsp
-Paprika powder ¼ tsp
-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste
-Dried oregano ½ tsp
-Dried parsley ½ tsp
-Chicken powder ½ tsp (Optional)
-Cream 3-4 tbs
-Mozzarella cheese grated 4-5 tbs or as required
-Cheddar cheese grated 4-5 tbs or as required
-Elbow macaroni 150g boiled as per pack’s instruction
-Hara pyaz (Spring onion) leaves chopped
Directions:
-In a bowl,add milk,lemon juice,mix well & let it rest for 5 minutes.Buttermilk is ready.
-Add red chilli powder,pink salt,cumin powder,onion powder,black pepper powder,paprika powder, garlic powder,dried oregano & mix well.
-Add chicken & mix well,cover & marinate for 15 minutes.
-In a zip lock bag,add corn flakes,crush coarsely & transfer to a bowl.
-Coat marinated chicken pieces with corn flakes & press gently.
-In a wok,heat cooking oil & fry on medium low flame until golden & crispy.
-In frying pan,add cooking oil,butter & let it melt.
-Add garlic & sauté for 1 minute.
-Add all-purpose flour,mix well & cook for 30 seconds.
-Add milk,mix well & bring it to boil.
-Add black pepper powder,paprika powder,pink salt,dried oregano,dried parsley,chicken powder,mix well & cook on medium flame until it thickens & mix continuously.
-Turn off the flame,add cream,mozzarella cheese,cheddar cheese,turn on the flame & mix well until cheese melts.
-Add macaroni & mix well.
-In a serving dish,add green onion leaves,popcorn chicken & serve!
