Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Pasta

Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Pasta

A delicious fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Japanese teriyaki flavors and American-style garlic chicken. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for beginners - ready in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients.

25 min
Easy
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet5/10
Salty7/10
Sour1/10
Umami8/10
Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Tender bite-sized chicken pieces combined with al dente pasta create a hearty, substantial mouthfeel. The sauce is slightly sticky and glossy from the honey and reduced soy, coating noodles and chicken without being overly syrupy.

👃 Aroma

Pronounced savory notes of soy and roasted garlic dominate, with a warm, honeyed sweetness and faint caramelization from the sauce. Toasty chicken and a light seared aroma round out the overall scent profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Crisp lager or an off-dry Riesling / Sauvignon Blanc; alternatively a cold unsweetened green tea to cut richness.

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed or stir-fried greens (broccoli, bok choy, or snap peas), a simple cucumber salad with sesame and rice vinegar, or miso soup for a lighter accompaniment.

Ingredients(5 items)

  • 112 oz pasta (any shape)
  • 21 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 34 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 43 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 52 tablespoons honey

Nutrition Information(per serving)

485
Calories
38g
Protein
62g
Carbs
8.5g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns white and is cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic to the pan with the chicken and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the soy sauce and honey, stirring everything together. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together until well coated with the sauce. Cook for 1 minute more, then serve hot.

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