Creating Delicious Spicy Honey Chicken with Mac and Cheese is straightforward. Follow these steps:

For the Spicy Honey Chicken:

1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, sriracha, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. Cook Chicken: Once oil is hot, add marinated chicken thighs to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and nicely caramelized.

4. Glaze Chicken: Pour remaining marinade over the chicken in the skillet for the last couple of minutes to create a sticky glaze. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Mac and Cheese:

5. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and add elbow macaroni. Cook until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.

6. Make Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour and whisk for about 2 minutes until light golden. Gradually add milk while continuing to whisk, until the mixture thickens.

7. Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

8. Combine: Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.

Combine and Serve:

9. Plate Dish: Serve a generous portion of mac and cheese alongside a piece of spicy honey chicken on each plate, drizzling extra glaze over the chicken for an added touch.

10. Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the mac and cheese and place under the broiler for a few minutes to create a crispy topping before serving.