Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is a mouthwatering fusion of comfort food and gourmet flair. This rich, creamy dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet-spicy honey pepper glaze, all nestled in a luscious macaroni and cheese base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people. 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for chicken coating)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the soaked chicken in this mixture.
- Fry the chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In another saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Gradually add milk and cream until smooth. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce; top with honey pepper-glazed chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg