Spicy Sweet Pasta Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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2 large chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
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1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
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2 tablespoons of honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
→ Pasta and Creamy Sauce
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Two minced garlic cloves
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12 ounces of short pasta (fusilli or penne work well)
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Half a cup of rich heavy cream
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1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded
→ Cooking Oils and Seasoning
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Three tablespoons of olive oil (you'll divide this)
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A pinch or two of salt and pepper (adjust to your liking)
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A bit of fresh parsley, just a handful for a pop of color (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, blend together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Keep it to the side for later.
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Heat some olive oil in a frying pan and cook the seasoned chicken until the sides are golden. Add the honey mixture to the pan, coating the chicken while cooking for about 2-3 minutes. Let it cool slightly and then slice it into strips.
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Cook your pasta in a pot of boiling, salted water, following the instructions on the package. Drain the pasta and keep it to the side.
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Sauté garlic in some olive oil. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer. Toss in the Parmesan cheese and stir until everything blends into a smooth sauce. Season with a little salt and pepper.
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Mix the creamy sauce into the pasta, then pile the chicken strips on top. Finish it with parsley for garnish if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Use as much black pepper as you'd like—it’s flexible
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Either penne or fusilli pasta will taste great with this dish