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Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese

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A gourmet twist on classic mac and cheese with crispy fried chicken and a sweet and spicy honey glaze.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and fry the coated chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Prepare the honey glaze in a small saucepan by combining honey, soy sauce, and cracked black pepper, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Toss the fried chicken in the honey glaze until coated.
  6. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  7. Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour to create a roux, then adding whole milk and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Add shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses to the sauce, stirring until melted.
  9. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and serve, topping with honey-glazed chicken.

Notes

Allow the fried chicken to rest before cutting to keep the juices locked in. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the glaze.

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