Description
This Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful bell peppers, and savory honey-soy sauce over pasta for a sweet and spicy dish that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
For the Pasta:
- Fettuccine pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Optional: chili flakes for extra heat
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Flavors: Add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in honey and soy sauce; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss in cooked pasta and optional chili flakes; coat well with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili flakes added.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Sweet and Spicy Pasta, Asian-Inspired Pasta
