Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken: The Best Comfort with Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of spicy honey pepper chicken served alongside creamy mac and cheese. This dish is the ultimate comfort food!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain the macaroni and return to pot. Add cheese, milk, and butter, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve the baked chicken over a bed of mac and cheese.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more chili flakes.
- Use leftover chicken for salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food