Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for quick family dinners or entertaining friends. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish that balances the richness of chicken with the warmth of freshly ground pepper and the sweetness of honey. This versatile recipe allows for easy customization: swap in shrimp or seasonal vegetables to suit your taste. With impressive presentation and healthy ingredients, Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is sure to leave everyone at the table satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with black pepper and sauté until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce; let simmer until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet; add chili flakes if desired and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg