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Lemon Herb Chicken & Pasta

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Lemon Herb Chicken Chicken & Pasta

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Ingredients

  • For Chicken:
  • 4 medium lemons, cut into wedges
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. fresh minced thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 tsp. fresh minced basil
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Lemon Sauce:
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 quart half and half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon basil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Details

Preparation

Step 1

For Chicken:

1. Gently squeeze lemons into a large ziplock bag, leaving lemon wedges in the bag.
2, Add minced garlic cloves, fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, fresh minced basil and salt to ziplock bag then zip to seal bag & shake.
3. Add chicken to ziplock bag & turn to coat.
4. Seal bag & fridge for 24 hrs. (or overnight) turning frequently.
5. Remove chicken and grill over medium heat until juices run clear.

Prepare and Grill Lemon Chicken according to directions. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to directions and set aside.

Sauce:

In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and lemon zest to heated oil and saute for 1 minute. Add half and half, salt, and lemon juice, basil, and cook on medium heat until hot. Add paremsan cheese and pour over chicken and pasta and serve.



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