Creating High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken with Mac & Cheese can be simple if you follow these clear steps:

Chicken Preparation:

1. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken (reserve excess marinade) and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. If necessary, add a splash of water or broth to help it cook evenly.
3. Add Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

Mac & Cheese Preparation:

4. Cook Pasta: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. Make Roux: In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes until golden.
6. Add Milk and Cheese: Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Stir in the mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Then, add the shredded cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
7. Combine: Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well combined.

Final Assembly:

8. Plate the Dish: Serve the honey garlic butter chicken alongside a generous scoop of mac and cheese. Garnish the chicken with fresh chopped parsley for presentation.