Description
Indulge in a delectable dish of Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggie Penne – a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender chicken cooked in a luscious honey garlic sauce, paired with roasted vegetables and hearty penne pasta, this dish is a satisfying and wholesome meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
Pasta and Veggies:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the Vegetables: Toss zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch slurry. Pour over the chicken and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Combine and Serve: Combine the roasted vegetables and cooked pasta with the honey garlic chicken. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
