Fowl play

These cracking chicken dishes will make a tasty half-time treat for football fans during the Euros

- ALI GRAVES

Barbecue chicken and two cheeses mac'n'cheese

SERVES 6-8

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and add the coarse sea salt.

2. Add the macaroni, stir well and cook according to the packet instructions until very tender. Stir periodically to prevent the pasta sticking together. When cooked, drain, rinse well under running water and allow to drip dry in a colander.

3. Put the shredded chicken and the barbecue sauce in a large bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside.

4. Preheat the grill to medium. To make the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour in the milk in a steady stream and whisk for 3-5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Season with sea salt.

5. Remove from the heat and then add the cheese before mixing well with a spoon.

6. Put the cooked macaroni in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the hot béchamel sauce and the chicken mixture and mix well. Adjust the seasoning.

7. Transfer the macaroni to a baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the sliced mozzarella cheese and a good grinding of black pepper and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.