Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta
Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious honey-soy sauce infused with garlic and bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fettuccine pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for added heat, green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes per side).
- Add garlic and bell peppers: Stir in minced garlic and sliced bell peppers; cook until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Add honey and soy sauce to the skillet; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine with pasta: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with optional chili flakes if desired; mix well.
- Serve hot: Plate your Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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