Savory Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta – Better Than Takeout!
Enjoy this Savory Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta, a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- pot
- Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces Rotini or fusilli pasta
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper Adjust to taste
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder or flour can substitute
For Garnishing
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring well and simmering for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat in sauce, add pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and honey before cooking.