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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken & Mac & Cheese Delight

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A filling meal packed with protein featuring juicy chicken, sweet honey, and rich garlic butter served alongside creamy mac and cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts (or chicken thighs for extra juiciness)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil/Butter (for cooking the chicken)
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Freshly Chopped Parsley (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the chicken breasts or thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
  3. Heat avocado oil or butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Drizzle honey over the chicken and very gently toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  5. While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  6. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheese until melted. Mix in cooked macaroni and combine well.
  8. Serve the macaroni cheese alongside the honey garlic chicken, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

For even juicier chicken, consider using chicken thighs. Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach to the mac and cheese for added nutrition. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor twist.

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