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Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists

Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Bites & Cajun Alfredo with Crispy Broccoli Twists

Big, glossy chicken bites tossed in a sticky hot‑honey garlic glaze meet ultra‑creamy Cajun Alfredo rotini with crisp‑edged broccoli for the ultimate weeknight win. Every forkful hits sweet, spicy, and savory notes while staying family‑friendly and fast. Perfect for busy nights when you want takeout vibes at home—think easy dinner, quick supper, weeknight pasta, comfort food ideas, and crowd‑pleasing, easy recipe energy all in one skillet‑plus‑pot meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 820 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • sheet pan or air fryer
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken Bites

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil, for frying

Hot Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Cajun Alfredo Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water use as needed to thin sauce

Crispy Broccoli

  • 3 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.13 tsp black pepper

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry. Toss with cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken in two batches, 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and 165°F inside. Transfer to a rack.
  • Pour off excess oil, leaving 1 tsp. Add butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar; simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy.
  • Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in the sticky sauce. Keep warm on low.
  • Boil rotini in salted water to al dente; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer 2–3 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; thin with pasta water as needed. Toss with pasta.
  • Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast at 425°F for 8–10 minutes (or air-fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes) until edges are crisp.
  • Serve pasta topped with glazed chicken and broccoli. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.

Notes

Double-coat chicken for extra crunch. Adjust hot sauce to taste before glazing.

Nutrition

Calories: 820kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 39gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 960mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Cajun Alfredo, easy dinner, hot honey chicken, quick supper, weeknight pasta
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