Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese, a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights.
Equipment
- pan
- large saucepan
- bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Chicken
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the coating by mixing 1 cup of flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Toss fried chicken in the honey pepper glaze until evenly coated.
Mac and Cheese
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Slowly add milk and cream, whisking continuously until thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Season cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined.
- Serve the creamy mac and cheese topped with honey pepper glazed chicken.
Notes
Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or an extra sprinkle of black pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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