Sweet Spicy Honey Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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2 chicken breasts, no bones or skin
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Pinch of salt and a dash of pepper
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Half a cup of honey
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4 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp black pepper, ground
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Half a tsp of garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne for heat
→ For the Mac and Cheese
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8 oz of macaroni noodles
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2 tbsp of butter
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2 tbsp plain flour
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2 cups of milk
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Two cups of shredded sharp cheddar
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A cup of shredded mozzarella
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Pinch of salt and pepper to season
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Fresh parsley, chopped for sprinkling
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken. Warm up olive oil in a skillet on medium, and fry the chicken, turning every 6-7 minutes, until golden on the outside.
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Toss honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne into the same pan. Stir it around and let it bubble until it thickens after 2-3 minutes.
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After slicing the cooked chicken, toss it back in the skillet and coat it evenly with the sweet and spicy sauce.
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Cook pasta as explained on the package. In the meantime, melt butter in a pot, add flour, then keep stirring it around for a minute.
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Slowly whisk in milk until smooth, then heat until the mixture thickens in about 2-3 minutes. Take it off the heat and stir cheddar and mozzarella until it melts into the sauce.
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Combine pasta with the creamy cheese sauce. Add the chicken coated in honey sauce to the top, then sprinkle parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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Freshly grated cheese melts better and quicker
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The chicken works as a standalone dish too
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Change the cayenne amount for more or less spice