Description
Indulge in this savory-sweet High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken paired with creamy Mac & Cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Mac & Cheese:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened and smooth, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni and keep warm.
- Cook the Chicken: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Stir in honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic butter chicken over or alongside the mac & cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat
- Substitute Greek yogurt into the mac & cheese sauce for extra protein
- Add steamed broccoli or peas for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~620 kcal
- Sugar: ~20 g
- Sodium: ~700 mg
- Fat: ~24 g
- Saturated Fat: ~14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~48 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~48 g
- Cholesterol: ~120 mg
