Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken: Best Comfort Food Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with a deliciously sweet and spicy glaze, served alongside creamy macaroni and cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and black pepper to create the glaze.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the glaze over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, combine milk and cheese over low heat until melted.
- Drain the macaroni and mix with the cheese sauce.
- Serve the chicken alongside the macaroni and cheese.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Use gluten-free macaroni for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food Recipe