Chicken Citrus Pasta
A Thai-inspired pasta dish with grilled chicken, citrus-marinated sauce, and a sprinkle of pickled ginger.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●8 oz pastalinguine or fettuccine
- ●1/2 cup citrusjuice and zest of 1 lime, 1 lemon
- ●2 tablespoons pickled gingersliced
- ●1 cup veggiesbell peppers, carrots, snap peas
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor grilling
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucefor marinade
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste saltfor seasoning
- ●to taste pepperfor seasoning
Instructions
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1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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2. In a blender or food processor, combine citrus juice, zest, soy sauce, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend until smooth.
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3. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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4. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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5. In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
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6. Add sliced veggies and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
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7. Add citrus marinade and stir to combine.
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8. Add grilled chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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9. Toss cooked pasta in the skillet with chicken and veggie mixture.
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10. Serve hot, garnished with pickled ginger and sesame seeds (optional).