Sweet Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
03 -
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
07 -
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 -
1 teaspoon salt
→ Glaze
09 -
1/3 cup honey
10 -
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 -
2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 -
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Macaroni and Cheese
13 -
250 grams elbow macaroni
14 -
2 tablespoons butter
15 -
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
16 -
2 cups whole milk
17 -
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
18 -
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
19 -
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
20 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
21 -
1 teaspoon salt
22 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
02 -
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
03 -
In the same skillet, add honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir the ingredients together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
04 -
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the glaze. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, flipping occasionally for even coverage.
05 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
06 -
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the butter, cooking for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
07 -
Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuing to whisk to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
08 -
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
09 -
Plate the sweet and spicy honey pepper chicken alongside the creamy mac and cheese for serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For added spice, adjust the cayenne pepper to taste.