Easy Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta (Ready-to-Print Version)
Sweet and spicy chicken paired with pasta in a vibrant honey pepper sauce—quick, colorful, and bursting with flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
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12 ounces fettuccine pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
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2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
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Salt, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Gather all components and necessary equipment to streamline the preparation process.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then sauté until well-browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add garlic and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in honey and soy sauce, and cook until sauce is slightly thickened.
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Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Add cooked fettuccine and chili flakes, if using. Toss thoroughly to coat pasta and chicken evenly with sauce, cooking an additional 2 minutes.
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Transfer pasta to serving plates. Top with chopped green onions and serve hot for best flavor and texture.
# Handy Tips:
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For extra depth, let the sauce reduce slightly before combining with pasta. Adjust chili flakes to achieve your preferred level of heat.
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Season pasta water generously with salt to enhance natural flavors throughout the dish.
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Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain its juiciness.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.