Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken
Indulge in a tantalizing fusion of flavors with our Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken paired perfectly with creamy macaroni cheese—a delightful harmony of sweet heat and cheesy goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces macaroni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Once done, remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to skillet with the honey pepper sauce. Coat evenly with the sauce and set aside while preparing the macaroni cheese.
- Cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta with cheese sauce until well coated.
- To serve, plate creamy macaroni cheese and top with honey pepper chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg