Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich, creamy macaroni and cheese with sweet and spicy honey-glazed chicken. This dish not only delivers a unique flavor experience but also offers a satisfying texture that will please everyone at your table. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is effortless to make and highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. With a few simple steps, you can create a gourmet meal that transforms any occasion into a special one.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper; dredge soaked chicken in mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry chicken until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- In another saucepan, melt butter, add flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
- Stir in cheeses until melted; season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and serve topped with honey-glazed chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg