Al Bronzo Spaghetti with Lemon Chicken, Ginger, Basil & Parmesan - Barilla

Al Bronzo Spaghetti with Lemon Chicken, Ginger, Basil & Parmesan - Barilla

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Yields

7

Directions

  1. Mix chicken thigh with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 clove of minced garlic, half of the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. In a skillet over med/high heat, brown chicken thigh for 5-6 min or until cooked through. Julienne chicken and set aside
  2. Cook pasta 3 minutes less than package directions
  3. Meanwhile, in the same skillet saute garlic and ginger in 2 tablespoons olive oil for a minute. Add lemon juice and 1 cup pasta cooking water, bring to a simmer
  4. Drain pasta, toss with lemon juice mixture over high heat, add reserved chicken, and additional cooking water as needed. Cook for 3 more minutes
  5. Turn off heat, finish with remaining olive oil, cheese, lemon zest and black pepper. Mix well, then top with basil before serving

Ingredients

  • 1 ea box of Barilla Al Bronzo Spaghetti pasta
  • 5 tbsp ea extra virgin olive oil. divided
  • 12 oz ea chicken thigh, boneless, skinless
  • 2 ea cloves of garlic, minced. divided
  • 1 tbsp ea fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 ea lemon, zested, divided
  • 1 ea lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup ea Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup ea basil leaves, julienne
  • Sea salt ea to taste
  • Ground black pepper ea to taste