Easy Bang Bang Chicken Pasta

Easy Bang Bang Chicken Pasta

from blogghetti.com
30 min

This Easy Bang Bang Chicken Pasta is ready in 30 minutes with a no-cook creamy and spicy sauce that is simple to make and can be quite addicting.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • ¾ pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless and cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ⅔ cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and keep warm.

  2. 2

    Over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet.

  3. 3

    Season chicken with paprika, salt and pepper. When hot, add the chicken and brown on all sides. Don't crowd the chicken - cook in batches, if necessary.

  4. 4

    When chicken is just about done, add the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds - until you smell the aroma of it. Turn heat to low. Toss the spaghetti noodles in with the chicken and garlic.

  5. 5

    While chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the sauce and mix with a whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed. Add more sriacha if you need too.

  6. 6

    Pour about ⅔ of the sauce into the hot chicken and pasta, tossing to combine.Note: It is not a sauce that will cover the pasta like a marinara sauce would. Instead, it lightly coats the pasta and chicken.

  7. 7

    Warm the remaining sauce in the microwave and use to top each serving of chicken and pasta.