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Hot Honey Chicken Pasta

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @mariahhcooks18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken tenderloinsMeat450 g
  • onion powder (divided between chicken and pasta)Spices2 pieces
  • garlic powder (divided between chicken and pasta)Spices2 pieces
  • seasoned salt (divided between chicken and pasta)Spices2 pieces
  • creole seasoning (divided between chicken and pasta)Spices2 pieces
  • cayenne pepper (optional, divided between chicken and pasta)Spices2 pieces
  • all purpose seasoning (divided between chicken and pasta)Spices2 pieces
  • sazon packetSpices1 piece
  • buttermilkDairy360 ml
  • jalapeño or pickle juicePantry30 ml
  • all-purpose flour (seasoned with the same seasonings)Pantry360 g
  • buffalo saucePantry120 ml
  • honeyPantry60 ml
  • hot sauce (optional)Pantry30 ml
  • penne pastaGrains450 g
  • unsalted butter (divided between sauce and pasta)Dairy45 g
  • garlic (finely minced)Produce2 pieces
  • yellow onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • heavy creamDairy360 ml
  • black pepperSpices1 piece
  • mozzarella (grated)Dairy120 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy60 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

679kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
29 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooling rack
  • Stockpot
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Season the chicken tenderloins with the onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, all purpose seasoning and sazon packet.
    • Add the buttermilk and jalapeño or pickle juice, then mix to coat.
    • Cover and marinate in the fridge.
    Step 1

  2. Coat and rest the chicken

    • Season the flour with the same seasonings.
    • Coat each marinated tenderloin in the seasoned flour.
    • Set aside on a wire rack and rest before frying.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil to 175 °C (350 °F).
    • Fry the coated tenderloins until golden brown and crispy.
    • Set aside and let cool on a wire rack.
    Step 3

  4. Make the hot honey sauce

    • In a saucepan, add the butter, buffalo sauce, honey and hot sauce.
    • Simmer until fully combined.
    • Toss the fried chicken in the hot honey sauce.
    Step 4

  5. Start the creamy pasta sauce

    • Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
    • In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, all purpose seasoning and black pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Finish the pasta

    • Add the mozzarella and Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.
    • Toss in the cooked pasta until well coated.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble and serve

    • Top the creamy pasta with the hot honey chicken.
    • Spoon over extra sauce if desired and enjoy.
    Step 7
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