Description
Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken paired with creamy macaroni cheese is a delightful dish that brings warmth and flavor to any gathering. The tender chicken, glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfectly complements the rich, cheesy pasta. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it an instant hit for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Coat chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add peppers: Toss sliced bell peppers into the skillet with the cooked chicken and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Prepare macaroni cheese: Cook elbow macaroni per package instructions until al dente. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in milk until warm. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until smooth. Mix with cooked macaroni.
- Serve: Plate the Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken alongside creamy macaroni cheese and garnish with parsley or green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg