Ingredients
- Chicken pieces
- Honey
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Butter
- Cream
- Cheddar cheese
- Macaroni pasta
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Coat the chicken pieces with this mixture and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the chicken bakes, boil a pot of water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and milk, warming the mixture. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Drain the macaroni and mix it with the cheese sauce, coating all pieces.
- Serve the baked chicken beside a generous helping of creamy mac and cheese.
Notes
For an extra pop of flavor, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives. You can also add a drizzle of hot sauce over the chicken for more spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg