Description

Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. This dish combines creamy, cheesy pasta with crispy, honey-glazed pepper chicken for an extraordinary flavor experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s an easy-to-make meal that will impress your family and friends alike. With each bite, you’ll savor the luscious cheese sauce that embraces perfectly cooked macaroni and the sweet-spicy glaze on tender chicken pieces. Get ready to indulge in this mouthwatering recipe that promises both comfort and gourmet flair.

Ingredients

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2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Soak diced chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
Dredge soaked chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
Prepare honey pepper glaze by simmering honey, soy sauce, and cracked black pepper.
Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Make cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then adding milk and cream before stirring in cheeses.
Combine macaroni with cheese sauce, top with fried chicken, and drizzle with glaze.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 590
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg