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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Recipe

High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese Recipe
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A delicious and hearty High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served alongside creamy homemade Mac & Cheese. This recipe features tender, flavorful chicken marinated with smoky spices and garlic, cooked in a butter-honey glaze, paired with a rich, cheesy macaroni dish spiced with paprika and garlic for an irresistible comfort meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

  • 3 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking the Chicken

  • 3 tablespoon avocado oil or oil of choice
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Mac & Cheese

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
  • ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the cubed chicken, and mix well to ensure the chicken pieces are fully coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat the avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown on all sides. Then add butter, honey, and freshly chopped parsley to the pan. Stir and continue cooking until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and coated in a glossy honey garlic butter sauce.
  3. Make the Mac & Cheese: In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses along with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly. Fold in the cooked elbow macaroni and stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the cheesy sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor in the mac & cheese.
  • Cook macaroni al dente to avoid soggy pasta in the final dish.
  • Adjust the honey quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
  • To make it lower fat, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk but expect a less creamy texture.

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