Juicy Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Ready in 30 Minutes
Sweet, savory comfort — the ultimate high-protein dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups milk
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk while stirring. Add cheddar cheese and garlic powder until melted.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook seasoned chicken pieces until golden brown.
- Add butter, garlic, honey, and soy sauce to the skillet. Simmer until the chicken is coated in a glossy glaze.
- Plate the creamy mac & cheese beside the honey garlic chicken and sprinkle parsley on top.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg