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Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta
Honey Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta combines tender diced chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce made from honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and lemon pepper seasoning. The sauce is simmered with the chicken until thickened, offering a bright, mildly sweet, and zesty flavor that complements the delicate texture of angel hair pasta served alongside. Optional thyme adds a subtle herbaceous note. This dish provides a balanced, flavorful entree highlighting citrus and honey's contrast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
381 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% 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.