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Spicy Honey Chicken

Spicy Honey Chicken

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Spicy Honey Chicken and Creamy Cheesy Pasta. Perfectly sweet, spicy, and cheesy flavors come together in under an hour for a dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 225 g elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for Boiling Pasta
  • Whisk
  • Cheese Grater if using block cheese
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Slice chicken and toss it back into the skillet to coat with honey sauce.
  6. Boil water for macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
  7. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour to create a roux for about a minute.
  8. Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously; bring to a gentle boil and stir until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella until smooth.
  10. Toss cooked pasta with cheese sauce until fully coated; plate with spicy chicken and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
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