Bajan Macaroni Pie Stuffed Fried Chicken

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: any small pasta

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Vinegar adds acidity without extra calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

Prepare macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

Sauté onion, sweet pepper, and garlic in butter until softened.

Mix cooked macaroni with sautéed vegetables, cheese, milk, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until combined.

Stuff the chicken with the macaroni mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

Season the outside of the chicken with Bajan seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Dredge the chicken in a mixture of flour and baking powder with the dry seasonings.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add the stuffed chicken and fry until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake at 350°F until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

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