Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

Tender chicken with glossy honey garlic sauce over creamy Parmesan pasta.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Season the chicken breasts evenly with paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on one side.
03 - Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 to 7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
05 - In the same skillet over medium-high heat, pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
06 - Add uncooked spaghetti, fanning it out or breaking in half so it lays flat. Stir with tongs to coat and submerge. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry.
08 - Pour the honey garlic sauce over the pasta. Stir well, then immediately add the cornstarch slurry. Simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
09 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Slice the cooked chicken and arrange on top of the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every strand like a warm hug from an old friend
  • Ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • That sweet and spicy balance keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
  • Break spaghetti in half if your skillet is shallow so it submerges completely
  • Stir the pasta frequently while it simmers or it will stick together
  • The sauce thickens fast once you add the cornstarch so watch closely
03 -
  • Use room temperature chicken so it cooks evenly without drying out
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre shredded for better melting
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