Honey Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Prep
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A couple of big chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (roughly 1 pound total)
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder
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1/2 cup of flour (regular type)
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1 large egg, whisked until smooth
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A pinch of paprika (smoked kind)
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1/2 teaspoon each of salt and ground black pepper
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1 cup of panko crumbs
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Vegetable oil, about 1/2 cup, for frying up the chicken
→ Honey Pepper Glaze
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Half a cup of honey
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1 tablespoon of good apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon of soy sauce
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1/2 teaspoon of optional chili flakes for some heat
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon of plain unsalted butter
→ Creamy Noodles
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12 ounces of short pasta like rigatoni or penne
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2 tablespoons of butter to start the sauce
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2 finely chopped garlic cloves
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1 cup of heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup of Parmesan, grated finely
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Add salt and black pepper as needed
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2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, minced small
# Instructions:
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Cook the noodles in salted water until they’re just barely done (al dente). Drain and don’t forget to keep 1/2 cup of that cooking water if you need it later.
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Cut the chicken into thin slices, coat in flour with seasonings, dip in egg, press into panko crumbs. Fry in hot oil until crispy and cooked through (165°F inside).
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Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and peppers in a small pot over heat. Stir in butter until smooth and shiny.
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Soften garlic in melted butter, then pour in cream and sprinkle in Parmesan. Simmer gently till it’s thick and velvety.
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Mix the drained pasta into the cream sauce. Layer the sliced chicken on top, pour over the honey sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, then put it all under a broiler until bubbling and melty.
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Sprinkle parsley and more Parmesan if you want. Serve right away while hot.
# Notes:
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Save a little pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
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Cutting the chicken ahead of time can make frying more efficient.