bbq chicken mac & cheese (Edit recipe)

bbq chicken

1. in a large skillet, add bacon & cook until crispy (if using pre-cooked, just reheat to get the grease).
2. once bacon is finished, transfer to a plate & crumble.
3. in a bowl, mix together chicken thighs & bbq seasoning.
4. add in chicken thighs to skillet; cook for 6-8 minutes.
5. add in bbq sauce, monk fruit, & water; simmer for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

mac & cheese

1. bring a pot of water to a boil, then add in lupin bean noodles & boil for 5-6 minutes (watch carefully, because it will boil over!)
2. strain noodles & rinse well.
3. transfer noodles back to pot, then add in jar of queso, salt, & pepper + additional water to thin sauce.
4. heat mixture on low-medium heat for ~8-10 minutes.

assembling your bowl

1. to a bowl, add mac & cheese, then top with bbq chicken, crumbled bacon, & any other garnishes you like!