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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese - Maja's Recipes

A delicious and protein-packed dish featuring honey garlic butter chicken served with creamy mac and cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden.
  4. Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and butter in a bowl.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. In another pan, melt butter, add flour, and stir.
  7. Pour milk slowly while whisking to create a smooth sauce.
  8. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
  10. Serve chicken over mac and cheese.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add chili flakes.
  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on sweetness preference.

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