Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese
This recipe combines the sweet and savory flavors of Honey Garlic Chicken with the comforting goodness of Creamy Macaroni and Cheese. It’s the perfect weeknight meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
How Many People Does This Recipe Serve?
This recipe yields enough for 4-5 people.
Ingredients:
For the Honey Garlic Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or chili garlic sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Creamy Macaroni Cheese:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
Make the Honey Garlic Chicken:
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In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture to coat evenly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
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Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Make the Creamy Macaroni Cheese:
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Cook the macaroni pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, one cup at a time, until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until melted and smooth.
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Fold the cooked macaroni pasta into the cheese sauce until well combined.
Assemble the Dish:
- Divide the creamy macaroni and cheese evenly among plates.
- Top each serving of macaroni and cheese with the honey garlic chicken.
Tips:
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha in the honey garlic sauce to your desired level of spice.
- If you don’t have sriracha, you can substitute it with another chili sauce or red pepper flakes.
- For a richer flavor, you can use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded cheese in the macaroni and cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this delicious and satisfying Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese!