High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese
A delicious combination of sweet honey garlic butter chicken served with creamy mac & cheese, making it a fulfilling high-protein meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnishing)
For the Mac & Cheese
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter for sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation of Chicken
- In a medium bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set this mix aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it. Drizzle some sauce over the sliced chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Preparation of Mac & Cheese
- In a large pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. After cooking, drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute until it is smooth.
- Gradually add in the milk while whisking constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely. Add the cooked macaroni and mix everything well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Plate the honey garlic butter chicken alongside a scoop of mac & cheese. Enjoy your protein-packed meal!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to the mac & cheese if it appears dry after storage.