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High Protein Honey Garlic Chicken with Cheesy Mac
Anderson Jorge

High Protein Honey Garlic Chicken with Cheesy Mac

High Protein Honey Garlic Chicken with Cheesy Mac
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken breast – 500 g 1 lb, diced into bite-sized pieces for even cooking
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon 15 ml, for cooking the chicken
  • Garlic – 4 cloves minced for strong flavor
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons 28 g, adds richness
  • Honey – 1 tablespoon 15 ml, for the glaze
  • Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon for depth
  • Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon enhances flavor
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • For Cheesy Mac
  • Elbow macaroni – 250 g 8 oz, cooked al dente
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons 28 g, for sauce base
  • Heavy cream – 1 ½ cups 360 ml, creates creamy texture
  • Cheddar cheese – 1 cup 100 g, freshly grated
  • Mozzarella cheese – ½ cup 50 g, for stretch
  • Garlic – 2 cloves minced
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add diced chicken
  3. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
  4. Cook until golden and fully cooked through
  5. Add butter and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant
  6. Stir in honey and let it coat the chicken evenly until slightly sticky
  7. Remove chicken and set aside
  8. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic
  9. Pour in heavy cream and let it gently simmer
  10. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy
  11. Season with salt and pepper
  12. Add cooked pasta and mix until fully coated
  13. Let simmer for a few minutes until thick and creamy
  14. Serve chicken alongside cheesy mac or combine for a full meal
  15. Garnish with parsley if desired

Notes

  • Protein: 45 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg