Description

This Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken recipe combines the sweetness of honey with a kick of black pepper, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in honey and black pepper, then baked to perfection. Serve alongside creamy macaroni and cheese for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

For the Macaroni and Cheese:

1 cup heavy cream
2 cups elbow macaroni

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with honey and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Sear the marinated chicken breasts until golden brown.
Bake the Chicken: Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Prepare the Macaroni and Cheese: Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. In a separate saucepan, heat heavy cream and mix in cooked macaroni for creamy macaroni and cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with macaroni and cheese
Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg