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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac and Cheese

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A comforting dish that combines tender honey garlic butter chicken with creamy mac and cheese for a nostalgic meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start by placing the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side, pouring half of the sauce over them as they cook.
  4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. Melt the remaining butter in the same pot over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Cook for about a minute, then gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
  6. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Toss in the cooked macaroni.
  7. Serve by slicing chicken breasts, drizzling with remaining sauce, and plating with mac and cheese, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding sautéed vegetables to the mac and cheese or using different cheeses for added flavor.

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Keywords: chicken, pasta, honey garlic, comfort food, mac and cheese, high protein

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