Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Penne Skillet
A quick and delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and a flavorful honey garlic sauce tossed with penne pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 green onions for garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer the sauce while stirring until it thickens (3-4 minutes).
Combining Ingredients
- Toss in the cooked penne pasta and heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
Serving
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over low heat. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a couple of hours before cooking. Adjust the level of heat by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.