Description
This Hot Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Cheesy Fig-Balsamic Alfredo Spaghetti is a gourmet-style dinner packed with sweet, spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors. It’s a satisfying, restaurant-worthy meal that’s easy enough for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or 1/4 cup honey + 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for broccoli)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roast for 20–25 minutes until edges are browned.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic. Sauté briefly, then add hot honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer until thickened. Return chicken and coat in glaze.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and fig jam. Simmer until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss pasta with sauce. Serve with glazed chicken and roasted broccoli. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variation.
- Use goat cheese instead of cream cheese for tanginess.
- Substitute fig jam with date, apricot, or blackberry jam.
- Brussels sprouts or asparagus work well in place of broccoli.
- Reheat pasta with a splash of milk or cream to restore texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg