Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken breasts with ground black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. In the same skillet, combine ½ cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Stir and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with glaze. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour to form a roux, then gradually add 2 cups of whole milk and whisk until thick and bubbly, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove cheese sauce from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese until melted. Mix in 1 teaspoon of ground mustard.
- Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring every noodle is coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Plate the chicken alongside the mac and cheese. Drizzle remaining glaze over the chicken before serving.
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Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded cheese for the mac and cheese and allow the chicken to rest before slicing.
