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Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delicious fusion of crispy honey-glazed chicken, creamy Alfredo pasta, and smoky bacon. This Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta is the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and richness—just like a restaurant favorite but made at home

Ingredients

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For the Honey Pepper Sauce:

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Pasta:

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Additional Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small red onion, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Honey Pepper Sauce

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, black pepper, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Bring to a simmer and add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

  1. Slice chicken breasts into strips or small fillets.
  2. Soak in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Coat chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Cook the Pasta

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until smooth.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper, then add cooked pasta and toss to coat.

Step 4: Assemble the Dish

  1. Drizzle crispy fried chicken with honey pepper sauce, coating evenly.
  2. Serve over creamy pasta.
  3. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, and sliced red onion.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Grilled Chicken Option: Use grilled chicken for a lighter version.
  • Spicy Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the honey pepper glaze.
  • Different Pasta Choices: Use fettuccine, rigatoni, or bowtie pasta for variety.
  • Vegetarian Alternative: Substitute chicken with crispy tofu or roasted cauliflower.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Pasta, Comfort Food
  • Method: Stovetop, frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken, Alfredo Pasta, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Honey Sauce, Bacon Pasta

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