Basil Pasta Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken with Balsamic Flavor
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1 teaspoon of honey
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
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1 tbsp of pesto
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Kosher salt and black pepper, as much as you like
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A little sprinkle of red pepper flakes
→ Pasta with Tomato and Basil
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3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
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1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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Salt and pepper, season to taste
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2 tbsp of good-quality olive oil
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12 oz of uncooked pasta, gluten-free option if needed
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Balsamic glaze and chopped basil for garnishing (can skip)
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2 small garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
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2 tbsp fresh basil, roughly chopped
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
# Instructions:
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In a zip-top bag, add chicken breasts and all marinade ingredients. Squeeze air out, seal tightly, and squish everything around so the chicken is well-coated. Set in the fridge for at least an hour or leave overnight.
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Set your grill to about 400°F. Grease the grates lightly with oil. Place the chicken on and grill for 7-8 minutes on one side. Flip it over and let it cook for another 6-8 minutes, depending on thickness. When the inside temp reaches 165°F, take it off. Leave it untouched for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Follow the instructions on your pasta package to cook it right. Save half a cup of the pasta water before draining everything. Keep the noodles aside after that.
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Put your pan back over medium heat. Pour in the olive oil and make sure it covers the bottom by giving it a little swirl. Toss in the garlic and stir around for half a minute. Next, add your tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Cook while stirring until the tomatoes soften up and their juices seep out.
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Add those chopped basil leaves into the tomato mixture and give it a stir. Then, put the pasta back in along with a little of the starchy water you saved. Toss it all together. Add more water if needed to make it saucier.
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Slice up the grilled chicken and place it over the pasta. Sprinkle on the grated Parmesan, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and some extra fresh basil if you want.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, let the chicken marinate as long as possible.