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Memphis-Style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

— • — • American (Southern)

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Creamy mac 'n cheese tossed with grilled Memphis-style rubbed chicken for smoky, spicy flavor.

Source: www.allrecipes.com
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Ingredients

Memphis-Style Rub

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

  • 680g chicken thigh(boneless, skinless; rub and grill as directed)
  • 2 1/2 cup cavatappi pasta(or similar shape such as rotini; cooked al dente)
  • 2 tbsp butter(unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese(shredded, extra-sharp orange)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese(shredded, extra-sharp white)
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper(listed together in original as '½ teaspoon salt and pepper'; adjust to taste)
  • reynolds wrap non-stick foil(for wrapping chicken)

Instructions

Memphis-Style Rub

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Whisk all rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Place 2 to 3 chicken thighs on a large 12x18-inch piece of Reynolds Wrap non-stick foil and generously sprinkle rub on all sides, gently pressing it down.
  4. Wrap the chicken thighs in the foil and repeat with remaining thighs.
  5. Place foil-wrapped chicken packets on the grill, cover, and grill 15 to 20 minutes until juices run clear or internal temperature reaches 74°C.
  6. Carefully remove foil packets to a plate, open foil with tongs, and if desired place thighs directly on grill briefly for grill marks and char.
  7. Let chicken rest 15 to 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle, then chop into pieces.

Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes; drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, whisk in flour and chicken broth, and let thicken 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add shredded cheeses to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  5. Stir chopped chicken into the mac and cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips

  • Wrap chicken tightly in non-stick foil to keep meat tender and juicy while grilling.

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