Description
Indulge in a delicious and protein-packed meal with this High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken served alongside creamy Mac & Cheese.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 3 chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking the Chicken:
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- 3 tablespoon avocado oil or oil of choice
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Mac & Cheese:
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- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 12 oz elbow macaroni cooked al dente
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients, then marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken until cooked through. Add butter, honey, and parsley.
- Prepare Mac & Cheese: In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, cheeses, and seasonings. Stir in cooked macaroni.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of honey and garlic to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas to the mac & cheese for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: high-protein, honey garlic chicken, mac & cheese, protein-packed meal