Description
A delightful dish that balances savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, featuring tender chicken thighs, garlic butter, and al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then cook in the skillet until golden brown.
- Add soy sauce and honey, stirring to combine, and allow the sauce to thicken.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce beforehand. Adjust the sweetness and spice levels to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg