Description

This honey pepper chicken with creamy garlic butter pasta is the ultimate sweet-spicy-savory comfort meal. Crispy golden chicken bites coated in a sticky honey pepper glaze are perfectly paired with rich, garlicky cream-coated pasta—an irresistible weeknight dinner or dinner party star.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Bites:

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
Salt, pepper & paprika (to taste)
1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch for extra crispiness)
2 tbsp oil for frying

Honey Pepper Sauce:

1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced

For the Pasta:

8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Fry the Chicken:
- Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat in flour or cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Make the Honey Pepper Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, and hot sauce.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the fried chicken bites in the sauce until well coated.
Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and coat well. Season with salt and pepper.
Plate and Serve:
- Serve the creamy garlic pasta topped with honey pepper chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.

Notes

Substitute chicken thighs for juicier bites.
Add chili flakes to the sauce for more heat.
Use cornstarch for a gluten-free, crispier coating.