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Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Cheese

A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of honey and the heat of cayenne pepper, served with creamy macaroni cheese for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper adjust to spice preference
For the Macaroni Cheese
  • 8 ounces macaroni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter for adding creaminess

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Pour this sauce over the chicken and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Cooking the Macaroni
  1. Meanwhile, cook macaroni pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. Add butter to macaroni and stir until melted.

Notes

Serve the chicken with macaroni cheese on the side. Drizzle extra sauce from the baking dish over the chicken for more flavor. Pair with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.