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Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese

Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese Delight

This Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese is a delightful twist on classic comfort food, perfect for elevating your weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
Mac and Cheese Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups Whole milk 2% milk can be used for a lighter version
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • saucepan
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the skillet by adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  3. Cook seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Add honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and stir well. Let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Coat chicken in the sweet and spicy sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
  8. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese to the sauce until melted, then season with ground mustard, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
  9. Combine pasta with cheese sauce and serve alongside the Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken has enough space in the skillet for even cooking. Adjust cayenne pepper according to heat preference.

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