Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta
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4.5
Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta
Description
This recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken breast cooked in a glossy honey lemon sauce seasoned with lemon pepper and enhanced with apple cider vinegar for mild acidity. The chicken is first browned in olive oil and seasoned generously with lemon pepper seasoning, which imparts a citrusy and peppery kick. Once the chicken is nearly cooked through, the sauce ingredients are added and simmered to reduce and thicken, enveloping the chicken in a flavorful glaze.
The accompanying angel hair pasta is cooked separately following package instructions and then served alongside the sauced chicken, allowing the thin, delicate pasta to absorb some sauce if desired. The sauce balances sweet honey with bright lemon juice, while the optional thyme introduces a light herbal aroma. The dish is designed to combine tender chicken, light pasta, and a bright sauce for a meal that mixes sweet and tangy sensations.
This recipe may be suited for lunches or dinners where a straightforward but flavorful main course is wanted. Flavors are built through seasoning and reduction, with cooking times varying based on chicken piece size to ensure thorough cooking without drying.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta cooked according to package directions
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce and 1 tablespoon for cooking chicken
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning for sauce and more for sprinkling over chicken
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- leaves thyme optional and to taste, from 2 or 3 sprigs
- 4 chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds, boneless skinless
Instructions
Make the Pasta
- Cook according to directions on box, drain, and set aside.
Make the Chicken
- To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add the honey, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, optional thyme, and stir to combine; set sauce aside.
- To a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add chicken, generously sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, and cook chicken over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Chicken should be about 90% cooked through.
- Turn heat to medium-low, and carefully add the sauce noting that it may bubble up in the first few seconds.
- Allow sauce to bubble at a low boil for about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and reduced some, and chicken is cooked through. Stir sauce and flip chicken intermittently throughout.
Assemble the Pasta
- Add pasta to skillet with the chicken and toss to combine and coat. Serve immediately.
- Chicken and pasta are best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1258mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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