A rich, creamy mac and cheese dish topped with crispy chicken bites, drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey pepper glaze. A true comfort food masterpiece!”
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
For the Honey Pepper Sauce:
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For the Mac and Cheese:
12 oz rigatoni or elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
