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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken & Creamy Rotini Pasta – Sweet, Savory & Comforting

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A fusion-style comfort dish featuring crispy honey garlic chicken tossed in a sticky glaze and served with creamy rotini pasta. Perfect for family dinners or indulgent nights in.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup flour

  • Salt and pepper

  • Oil for frying

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Creamy Pasta

  • 8 oz rotini pasta

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

  • Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • Bread chicken with egg and flour mixture.

  • Fry in batches until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

  • Make sauce: simmer honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Add slurry and cook until thickened.

  • Toss chicken in sauce just before serving.

  • Cook rotini. In another pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and cheese. Season.

  • Combine pasta with sauce.

  • Plate pasta, top with chicken, and garnish.

Notes

  • Add chili flakes for spice.

  • Bake or air-fry chicken for lighter version.

  • Store components separately for meal prep.

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