Sweet Spicy Honey Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
ā Chicken Prep
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Two skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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A dash of salt and black pepper
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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Half a cup of honey
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A quarter cup of soy sauce
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1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon of black pepper, ground
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Half a teaspoon of powdered garlic
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Half a teaspoon of onion powder
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A quarter teaspoon of cayenne
ā Mac nā Cheese Basics
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8 ounces of elbow macaroni
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2 tablespoons of butter
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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2 cups milk
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper to your liking
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A handful of chopped parsley for the top
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken. Warm up a skillet on medium, add oil, and cook the chicken breasts until they're golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes each side.
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Toss honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne into the skillet. Simmer and let it thicken up for 2 or 3 minutes.
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Chop the cooked chicken into slices, toss them back in the pan, and coat them fully in the sauce.
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Boil the macaroni as per the instructions on the box. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium pot and stir in the flour. Keep stirring for about a minute while it cooks.
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Pour milk little by little into the flour-butter mixture while whisking till it's smooth. Cook until it thickens, taking 2 or 3 minutes. Take it off the heat, then add both cheeses and stir until melted.
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Stir the macaroni into the cheese mixture. Put the honey pepper chicken slices on top and sprinkle parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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Fresh shredded cheese melts better and tastes amazing
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You can cook the chicken separately if needed
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Feel free to add more or less cayenne for spiciness