Jul 13 2026
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Not-yo-momma's Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Rooftop
Time50m
Serves2

Hand-breaded chicken breast, bacon, mac & cheese, BBQ sauce drizzle

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Ingredients

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Chicken Breast

Bacon

Mac & Cheese

BBQ Sauce

Method

Prepare Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

Cook Chicken

  1. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let them rest.

Cook Bacon

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In the same pan, add the bacon strips and cook until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.

Prepare Mac & Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook the Pasta

    In a pot, boil salted water and cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat, stir in milk, and slowly add shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked macaroni and stir until combined. Season with salt and black pepper.

Assemble

  1. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, place a generous scoop of mac & cheese, top with a breaded chicken breast, and then add crispy bacon on top. Drizzle with BBQ sauce.

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