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Hot Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli & Cheesy Fig-Balsamic Alfredo Spaghetti

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  • Author: Linda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing, Roasting, Boiling
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Halal

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth.
  6. Stir in Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and fig jam. Simmer until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. 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