Sweet Spicy Glazed Chicken Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
→ For the Mac and Cheese
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8 ounces macaroni pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden, about 6-7 minutes per side.
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In the same skillet, mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Let it simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
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Slice the cooked chicken into strips, return to the skillet, and coat well with the honey pepper sauce.
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Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a pot and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Gradually whisk milk into the flour mixture until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in both cheeses until melted.
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Mix the pasta with cheese sauce. Serve the honey pepper chicken over the mac and cheese, topped with fresh parsley.
# Notes:
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Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting
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Can make the chicken separately from mac and cheese
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Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level