Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors that will elevate your dinner game. This dish combines tender chicken coated in a rich honey pepper sauce with a side of luscious, creamy macaroni and cheese. It’s comfort food at its finest, sure to satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients:

For the Honey Pepper Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

For the Creamy Macaroni Cheese:

  • 8 oz macaroni pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Prepare Chicken:

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook the chicken until golden, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Make Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Simmer the mixture until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine:

  1. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
  2. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it evenly with the sauce.

Cook Pasta:

  1. Boil the macaroni pasta in salted water until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Make Cheese Sauce:

  1. In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the flour and gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  1. Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well combined.

Serve:

  1. Plate the creamy macaroni and cheese.
  2. Top with the honey pepper chicken strips.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Time and Nutrition:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Kcal: Approx. 650 kcal per serving

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