Description
A delicious twist on classic macaroni and cheese with crispy honey pepper chicken, perfect for making any meal special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chicken breasts (as needed)
- Honey (for glazing)
- Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for about one minute.
- Gradually stir in milk, cooking continuously until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts to form a creamy sauce.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni in a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then dip in honey and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Serve the sliced chicken atop the macaroni and cheese and drizzle with any leftover honey.
Notes
For a spicier version, consider adding paprika or cayenne pepper to the breadcrumbs. Let chicken rest after frying for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, crispy chicken, comfort food, honey glaze, family dinners
