Description
A delightful dish that balances the sweetness of honey with the kick of black pepper, all enveloped in hearty pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta, tossing until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Consider adding red pepper flakes for extra heat or marinating the chicken in the honey-soy mixture for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Combining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg