Juicy Honey Garlic Butter Chicken

Pat your chicken cubes with a paper towel. This helps them turn golden and crispy. Put some olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Wait until it shimmers. Place the chicken in the pan in one layer. Don’t crowd them! Cook 3–4 minutes on each side until golden.

Push the chicken to the side. Add butter and minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds until it smells good, but don’t burn it. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and paprika. Stir as it bubbles and thickens. The sauce should coat the chicken nicely. About 2 minutes is enough.

Boil macaroni just before they’re fully soft. They’ll finish cooking in the sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour until it looks like wet sand. Slowly pour in milk while whisking. Keep stirring until thick enough to coat a spoon.

Turn off the heat. Mix in shredded cheddar and a little garlic powder. Fold in the cooked macaroni. The sauce might be a little thin but will thicken as it cools a bit.

Put a big scoop of mac & cheese on each plate. Top with the honey garlic chicken. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for color. Enjoy while it’s hot and cheesy!