Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, glossy honey garlic sauce, and creamy Parmesan-coated pasta create a satisfying sweet and savory dinner ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to even thickness
02 - 1 teaspoon paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Honey Garlic Sauce & Pasta

06 - ⅓ cup honey
07 - ¼ cup soy sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic salt
11 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 2 cups chicken broth
13 - ½ cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons water
17 - ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Garnish

18 - Chopped fresh parsley
19 - Extra red pepper flakes

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Evenly coat chicken breasts with paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper on both sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 5 minutes on one side until golden.
03 - Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5–7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and tent with foil.
04 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
05 - In the same skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil.
06 - Add uncooked spaghetti, fanning it out or breaking in half. Stir with tongs to coat and submerge. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10–12 minutes until al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
07 - Whisk cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
08 - Pour honey garlic sauce over pasta, stir well, then add cornstarch slurry. Simmer uncovered 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens and coats pasta.
09 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stirring to incorporate.
10 - Slice cooked chicken and arrange over pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra red pepper flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce achieves that perfect restaurant glossy finish that coats every single strand of pasta
  • You get tender juicy chicken and incredibly flavorful pasta all in one pan with minimal cleanup
  • The honey garlic combination hits that sweet salty spot that makes everyone reach for seconds
02 -
  • The cornstarch slurry must be added to simmering liquid, not boiling, or it will not thicken properly
  • Pasta finishes cooking faster in liquid than in water, so check it a minute early to avoid mushy noodles
  • Letting the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes keeps all those juices inside instead of on your cutting board
03 -
  • Pat your chicken completely dry before seasoning it, or it will steam instead of getting that golden sear
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the sauce to help everything emulsify smoothly
  • Taste your sauce before serving because honey sweetness varies by brand
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