Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Bites
01 -
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
02 -
Salt, pepper, and paprika to season
03 -
1/2 cup flour or cornstarch for coating
04 -
2 tbsp oil for frying
→ Honey Pepper Sauce
05 -
1/4 cup honey
06 -
2 tbsp soy sauce
07 -
1 tsp black pepper
08 -
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
09 -
1 clove garlic, minced
→ Pasta
10 -
8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
11 -
2 tbsp butter
12 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
13 -
1 cup heavy cream
14 -
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 -
Salt and pepper to taste
16 -
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 -
Season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat with flour or cornstarch. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Set aside.
03 -
In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, black pepper, hot sauce (if using), and minced garlic. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce.
04 -
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and mix well.
05 -
Combine the creamy garlic butter pasta with the honey pepper chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
For crispier chicken, use cornstarch instead of flour.
02 -
Ensure the honey pepper sauce thickens to coat the chicken better.