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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Pasta

Name: Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional); Oil for frying; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, etc.); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

ByMariem June 23, 2025

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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Pasta is a restaurant-worthy dish that combines crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sweet-savory glaze with a decadent, silky cream sauce pasta. This meal is both comforting and impressive, making it perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to special celebrations.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Texture contrast: The crisp exterior of the chicken contrasts beautifully with the smooth, creamy pasta.
Big flavors: The honey garlic sauce is sweet, savory, and just garlicky enough.
Flexible: Use any pasta shape, adjust sweetness, or add veggies.
Family-friendly: It’s a dish that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Make-ahead components: The chicken and pasta sauce can be prepared separately.

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

For the chicken:

Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Flour
Cornstarch
Eggs, beaten
Salt, pepper
Paprika (optional)
Oil for frying

For the honey garlic sauce:

Honey
Soy sauce
Garlic, minced
Rice vinegar or lemon juice
Red pepper flakes (optional)

For the creamy pasta:

Pasta (penne, fettuccine, etc.)
Butter
Garlic
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper

Directions

Make the chicken:

Pound chicken to even thickness. Season.
Dredge in flour/cornstarch, then egg, then again in flour/cornstarch.
Fry in oil until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Make the honey garlic sauce:

In a pan, heat honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar.
Simmer until slightly thickened.
Toss chicken pieces in sauce or drizzle over plated chicken.

Make the creamy pasta:

Cook pasta al dente.
In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic.
Add cream, simmer, stir in Parmesan. Season.
Toss pasta in sauce.

Serve:

Plate pasta, top with crispy chicken, drizzle extra honey garlic sauce.

Servings and timing

Serves 4
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: ~50 minutes

Variations

Add steamed broccoli or peas
Make spicy with extra chili
Use coconut cream for dairy-free pasta

Storage/reheating

Store separately in airtight containers, refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently.

FAQs

Can I bake instead of fry? Yes, coat chicken and bake at 400°F until crisp.
Can I use thighs? Yes, juicy and flavorful.
Can I freeze it? Chicken freezes well; pasta sauce is best fresh.
Can I make the sauce less sweet? Reduce honey slightly.
What pasta works best? Any shape.
Can I use milk? Sauce will be thinner.
Is it gluten-free? Use GF flour and pasta.
Can I air fry the chicken? Yes, for a lighter version.
Can I double the sauce? Absolutely.
What oil is best? Neutral oils like canola.

Conclusion

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Pasta delivers incredible flavor and satisfying texture, making it a standout dish for any meal.

Mariem

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken with Creamy Pasta

Why You’ll Love This Recipe