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Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight

Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight
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Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese Delight is the ultimate comfort dish that combines velvety mac and cheese with crispy, honey-glazed pepper chicken. This recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy flavors that will impress at any dinner table. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this gourmet twist on a classic is simple to prepare and sure to become a favorite with both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk for 20 minutes. Combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet, dredge chicken in the flour mix, and fry until golden brown.
  2. In a saucepan, mix honey, soy sauce, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer until thickened.
  3. Cook elbow macaroni per package instructions. In another saucepan, melt butter, add flour, whisk until bubbly; gradually add milk and cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in cheeses until melted.
  4. Mix cooked macaroni into cheese sauce. Top with honey-glazed chicken before serving.

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