Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac and Cheese | Comfort Food Fusion - Recipes by Lena

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)