Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in honey and soy sauce, stirring well. Add black pepper and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and toss to coat evenly with the honey pepper sauce. Warm for 2 more minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp.
- Adjust black pepper quantity to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexitarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 530 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg