BBQ Chicken Meal Box with Mac & Cheese and Greens
Treat yourself to a delightful and satisfying meal with this perfectly balanced BBQ Chicken Meal Box. Heres how to recreate this deliciousness:
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Ingredients:
BBQ Chicken Wings:
1 lb 450g chicken wings or drumettes
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Mac & Cheese:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Sautéed Greens:
2 cups spinach or kale
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
A pinch of chili flakes
Salt to taste
Yellow Turmeric Rice:
1 cup basmati rice
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 cups chicken broth or water
1 tbsp butter
Lime wedges for garnish
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Instructions:
1. BBQ Chicken Wings
Preheat oven to 375F 190C.
Mix the chicken with BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Bake on a lined tray for 2530 minutes or until sticky and caramelized.
2. Creamy Mac & Cheese
Cook the macaroni as per package instructions.
Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk until thickened, then stir in cheese until melted.
Combine the sauce with macaroni and season to taste.
3. Sautéed Greens
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Add greens and diced bell pepper, season with chili flakes and salt, and cook until tender.
4. Yellow Rice
Sauté rice with butter and turmeric in a pot for 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until fluffy.
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Plating:
Arrange BBQ chicken, mac & cheese, sautéed greens, and yellow rice neatly in a box or plate.
Garnish the rice with a fresh lime wedge for a zesty touch.