Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

This recipe combines the comforting flavors of mac and cheese with the sweet and spicy kick of honey pepper chicken. It’s a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

Ingredient Quantity
Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pound
Buttermilk 1 cup
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt and black pepper To taste
Vegetable oil For frying

For the Honey Pepper Sauce:

Ingredient Quantity
Honey 1/3 cup
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
Apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
Black pepper 1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes (optional) 1/4 teaspoon

For the Mac and Cheese:

Ingredient Quantity
Elbow macaroni 2 cups
Unsalted butter 3 tablespoons
All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons
Whole milk 2 cups
Heavy cream 1 cup
Shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups
Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions:

    1. Prepare the Chicken: Marinate the chicken in buttermilk, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes. Dredge in a flour mixture of flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
    2. Make the Honey Pepper Sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Heat and stir until thickened. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce.
  1. Cook the Macaroni: Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
  2. Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until thickened. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
  3. Combine Mac and Cheese: Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  4. Serve: Spoon mac and cheese into bowls and top with honey pepper chicken. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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