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Posted by Vombatus 2 (1212 days ago)

This is italian inspired - simple but tasty. Skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins. Marinate in extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped garlic, fresh basil leaves if you can get them, lemon juice and ground black pepper. Best if char-grilled, barbecued or similar. You can marinate from 1 hour to 1 day ahead of time, but keep in the fridge with a lid on!!!

We often have it with this pasta dish: almond flakes or pine nuts, roasted. Boil your favourite pasta (we prefer spirals because the sauce gets caught up in the grooves) until al dente, drain. Saute finely chopped garlic in olive oil, toss in almond flakes and shredded fresh basil leaves and pasta. Pour over half a cup of single cream and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and toss it until the cream is warmed through. It works without cream, but with some extra, extra virgin olive oil instead.

Serve both with green salad and a tomato/red onion/lebanese cucumber salsa. Delicious.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by vvv (1085 days ago)

Hi,

I tried it and it's excellent! The chicken is so succulent and juicy.

My only problem with the pasta was the cream thickened so the pasta was a little dry. What should I add to make the pasta not so dry?

Thank you!

(I am based in Hong Kong)