Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken served with creamy macaroni cheese for a comforting, flavor-packed dinner.

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

8 ounces macaroni pasta

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped parsley for garnish

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1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden, 6–7 minutes per side.

2. Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

4. Slice chicken and return to skillet to coat in sauce.

5. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.

6. In a pot, melt butter and whisk in flour for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.

7. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella. Add salt and pepper.

8. Combine pasta with cheese sauce.

9. Serve pasta topped with honey pepper chicken and garnish with parsley.

Adjust cayenne for more or less heat.

Chicken thighs also work well.

Sauce thickens more as it simmers.