Spaghetti with Lime Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and zesty Spaghetti with Lime Chicken! This recipe combines tender strips of marinated chicken, infused with the bold flavors of fresh lime juice and zest, with perfectly al dente spaghetti for a meal that's hearty yet refreshing. A blend of sautéed garlic, a hint of red chili flakes, and silky olive oil creates a simple yet flavorful sauce, while fresh parsley adds a burst of color and aroma. Topped with grated parmesan cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance between tangy, savory, and slightly spicy. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is to devour. Perfect for pasta lovers looking to spice up their dinner repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 2 lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 50 grams parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
While the spaghetti cooks, cut the chicken breasts into thin strips. Zest and juice the limes, keeping zest and juice separate.
In a bowl, combine the chicken strips, lime juice from both limes, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the red chili flakes and lime zest to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to coat. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the fresh parsley and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the spaghetti with lime chicken immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
