Description
Savor the bold flavors of Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken paired with creamy macaroni cheese. A comforting, crowd-pleasing dish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust for desired spice level)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Parsley (for garnish, optional)
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Rub chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Fry Chicken: Coat in flour and fry in oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make Glaze: Simmer honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and pepper until thick. Toss chicken in the glaze.
Creamy Macaroni Cheese:
- Cook Pasta: Boil macaroni, drain, and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Stir until thickened. Add cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until smooth.
- Combine: Mix macaroni with the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of the total recipe)
- Calories: 550 calories per serving
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese