Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese
A delightful combination of succulent chicken glazed with a sweet and spicy marinade served alongside creamy mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Rest and relax: Cover the chicken and set it aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a grill or pan-fryer over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Cook the macaroni: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- Create creamy bliss: Add butter, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese to the hot macaroni and stir until well combined.
- Plate and serve: Serve the grilled chicken drizzled with any remaining marinade over a generous side of creamy mac and cheese.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor. For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 70mg