Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Honey Pepper Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Pepper Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Pour the honey pepper sauce over the chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes, turning the chicken to coat evenly.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest, and slice into strips.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Top with sliced honey pepper chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- To prevent overcooking, use a meat thermometer and cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- To make the sauce thicker, simmer it for an additional minute or add a cornstarch slurry.
- For added heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the honey pepper sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
