Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta Recipe
This Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta Recipe combines sweet honey with bold black pepper.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Panini press or grill pan
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts sliced thin
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until tender.
- Season chicken slices with salt and pepper thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix honey with remaining black pepper in small bowl.
- Pour honey mixture over cooked chicken in skillet.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until glaze forms nicely.
- Grill bread slices in panini press until crispy.
- Cut grilled bread into small cubes for topping.
- Drain pasta and toss with butter and garlic.
- Combine pasta with honey pepper chicken in skillet.
- Top with crispy bread cubes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use thin chicken slices for faster, even cooking
- Don't overcook pasta to maintain perfect texture
- Let honey glaze caramelize for deeper flavor
- Toast bread cubes until golden and crunchy
- Serve immediately while everything stays warm