Citrus Chicken Pasta
A vibrant and flavorful gluten-free pasta dish made with chicken, citrus, and a hint of Venezuelanness.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces chicken breast
- ●8 ounces Venezuelan pastamake sure to choose a gluten-free option
- ●2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- ●1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●2 cloves, minced garlicadjust to taste
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1/4 cup, chopped pickled red onion
- ●1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Venezuelan pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
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2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
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4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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5. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
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6. Add the freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has reduced slightly.
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7. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat with the citrus sauce.
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8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the chicken and citrus sauce.
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9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped pickled red onion and fresh cilantro.