honey pepper chicken

This spicy honey pepper chicken served with a creamy macaroni and cheese pairs bold glaze flavors with a reliable, silky cheese sauce for a satisfying weeknight dinner. The glaze, just honey and crushed red pepper flakes, creates a sticky, caramelized exterior on oven-roasted chicken thighs while the mac and cheese provides a cooling, cheesy counterpoint that holds up to the heat. For a quick reference to a related pepper-forward recipe, see this black pepper chicken that highlights how simple seasoning techniques bring out deep savory notes in poultry. Why this recipe works The combination of honey and crushed red pepper … Learn more