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High-Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese

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Juicy honey garlic chicken with high-protein mac and cheese — a quick, delicious dinner that’s comforting, satisfying, and macro-friendly.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs chicken breast, cut into pieces

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1½ tbsp butter

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 tbsp honey

  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Mac & Cheese:

  • 8 oz high-protein pasta (chickpea, lentil, or enriched)

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese

  • ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar

  • ¼ cup milk

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season and sear chicken in oil until cooked through. Set aside.

  • In same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, and pepper flakes. Simmer to thicken.

  • Return chicken to skillet and toss in sauce.

  • Cook pasta. Drain and return to pot. Stir in yogurt, cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.

  • Serve mac and cheese with glazed chicken on top. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use dairy-free or gluten-free swaps as needed.

  • Air fry or roast chicken for alternate textures.

  • Add veggies to the mac for extra nutrition.

Find it online: https://dryrecipes.com/high-protein-honey-garlic-butter-chicken-with-mac-cheese/