Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and spicy with this Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in honey and black pepper, then baked to perfection, served alongside creamy macaroni and cheese. A delightful dish that’s sure to please your taste buds!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with honey and black pepper. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sear chicken: In a non-stick skillet, sear the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Bake chicken: Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Prepare macaroni and cheese: While the chicken bakes, cook elbow macaroni and prepare a creamy cheese sauce using olive oil and heavy cream.
Notes
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer before serving.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with macaroni
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
