Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) of your favorite pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your preferred pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and season with black pepper and a pinch of salt. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the honey and soy sauce, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the honey pepper sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Incorporate sliced red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and herbs to enhance flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the honey amount according to taste.
- Mix in vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly for safety and better taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg