Ingredients
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- 12 oz (340 g) of your favorite pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional for tanginess)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar (if using), and more black pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and stir until evenly combined. Warm through for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- To make it gluten-free, use rice pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Adjust pepper quantity to suit taste, especially for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Affordable, Family-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg