Crispy chicken in a honey sauce served over Creamy Mac and Cheese is everything you could ask for in a recipe and the recipe will become a family favorite.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 8 oz bacon, cubed and cooked
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless, sliced (total 2 pieces)
bowl 1-
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
bowl 2-
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 Tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp vinegar
bowl 3-
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
chicken Sauce-
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp chili powder
mac and cheese sauce-
- 3 Tbsp bacon grease
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (see note)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Cover and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise.
- Prepare bowl 1, bowl 2 and bowl 3.
- Coat the chicken breast into the flour in bowl 1, transfer to the bowl 2 and coat.
- Lastly, generously dredge in bowl 3. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- In a skillet heat 3 Tbsp oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook over med/high heat until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, pepper, and chili powder.
- Once the chicken is cooked pour in the honey sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving about 1 Tbsp of grease.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Vigorously mix in the flour until well combined.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, shredded cheese(s), salt, and pepper. Mix and bring to a soft boil.
- Mix in the macaroni and bacon into the sauce.
- Slice the chicken breast into slices and add to the creamy macaroni and cheese. Or serve chicken on the side.
- Enjoy!
