Addictive Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken With Mac And Cheese
Tender honey-garlic pepper chicken baked to glossy perfection, paired with creamy homemade mac and cheese—for a cozy, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup pure honey
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
For the Mac and Cheese
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic, then stir in honey and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, pour over half the glaze. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until it reaches 165°F.
- Boil macaroni in salted water for 8–9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour to make roux. Slowly add milk, cook until thick. Stir in cheese, season with salt.
- Drizzle chicken with remaining glaze. Serve with mac and cheese.