Sweet Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy chicken glazed in honey pepper sauce paired with creamy macaroni and cheese for satisfying comfort.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Honey Pepper Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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15 ml olive oil
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120 ml honey
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60 ml soy sauce
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15 ml apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
→ Creamy Macaroni Cheese
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225 g macaroni pasta
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28 g butter
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16 g all-purpose flour
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480 ml milk
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170 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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85 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes per side.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same pan, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
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Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet. Toss to fully coat with the honey pepper sauce. Set aside.
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Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions in boiling salted water. Drain and set aside.
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In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until smooth and melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until evenly coated.
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To serve, plate the creamy macaroni cheese and top with the honey pepper chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley.
# Additional Information:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the cooked chicken to rest before slicing to retain juices.