Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pepper-Honey Chicken
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A couple of boneless chicken breasts, no skin
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2 spoonfuls of olive oil
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A couple tablespoons of golden honey
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1 tablespoon of soy sauce
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1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
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A teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, more or less as you like
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Salt to your taste
→ Rich Pasta
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12 ounces of pasta (go with penne or fusilli for the best result)
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1 spoonful of olive oil
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2 small garlic cloves, chopped up finely
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Half a cup of thick cream
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A quarter cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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A handful of parsley, chopped for garnish
# Instructions:
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Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and a sprinkle of salt in a small bowl. Stir everything up until it blends smoothly, then save it for later.
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Using a big skillet over medium heat, warm some olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken, then cook both sides for about 5-7 minutes until they're cooked through and golden brown. Pour your pepper-honey mix onto the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, flipping to coat both sides. Let it cool down a little, and then slice into strips.
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Get a big pot of salty water boiling while you work on the chicken. Cook your pasta in it based on the instructions on the box until it's just right. Drain it well and keep it aside.
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In the same skillet from earlier, heat olive oil and gently sauté the minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until it smells amazing. Add the cream and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in your Parmesan until melted and smooth. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper.
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Toss your cooked pasta into the creamy sauce in the skillet, coating it nicely. Carefully mix in the chicken strips with the pasta.
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Serve this dish immediately, adding a small handful of chopped parsley on top to make it pop with color and taste.
# Notes:
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You can prepare the sauce ahead and store it in the fridge.
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To make the sauce richer, toss in a little extra cream.
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Keep some pasta water aside in case you need to thin out the sauce.