Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender chicken strips, sweet honey, savory soy sauce, garlic, and pepper for a glossy, restaurant-style sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight comfort meal that’s hearty yet light, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (680–910 g)
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8 oz (225 g) fettuccine pasta or pasta of choice
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup (60 ml) pure honey
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1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Optional: chili flakes, for extra heat
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Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Slice chicken into strips and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, 6–8 minutes.
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Stir in garlic and sliced bell pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened slightly.
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Add honey and soy sauce. Stir and simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
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Add cooked pasta and chili flakes (if using). Toss to coat in sauce.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Add extra vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, carrots, or spinach for a nutritional boost.
For more spice, increase chili flakes or add a dash of sriracha.
Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-inspired + Italian pasta)