Memphis-Style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Memphis-Style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

1. Chili powder - 1 tablespoon
2. Dark brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
3. Paprika - 1 teaspoon
4. Salt - ½ teaspoon
5. Pepper - ½ teaspoon
6. Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon
7. Cayenne pepper - ¼ teaspoon
8. Boneless skinless chicken thighs - 1 ½ pounds
9. Cavatappi pasta, or similar shape such as rotini pasta - 2 ½ cups
10. Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
11. All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
12. Chicken broth - ½ cup
13. Shredded extra-sharp orange Cheddar cheese - 1 cup
14. Shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese - 1 cup
15. Salt and pepper - ½ teaspoon
16. Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil - ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Memphis-Style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

1. Stage

Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Stage

Whisk all the ingredients for the Memphis-style rub in a small bowl and set aside.

3. Stage

Place 2 to 3 chicken thighs on a large 12x18-inch piece of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil. Generously sprinkle Memphis-style rub on all sides of the chicken, gently pressing it down.

4. Stage

Wrap up the chicken thighs in the foil. Repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.

5. Stage

Place foil-wrapped chicken thighs onto the grill.

6. Stage

Cover the grill and grill the chicken thighs for 15 to 20 minutes (longer or shorter depending on thickness of chicken) until tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. After the chicken is cooked through, carefully place the foil packet on a large plate. Carefully open foil with a pair of tongs and then, if desired, place chicken thighs directly onto grill to get nice grill marks and some char.

7. Stage

Let chicken thighs rest for 15 to 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Chop chicken into pieces.

8. Stage

Boil a pot of water, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes depending on the pasta shape you use. Drain.

9. Stage

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and chicken broth. Let thicken for 3 to 5 minutes. Add cheeses to the skillet and stir with a spatula until melted and smooth.

10. Stage

Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to incorporate.

11. Stage

Add the chicken pieces to the mac 'n cheese and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper to taste.