SPICY THAI CHICKEN LINGUINE

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Cilantro, giner and lime - how could you go wrong with this? This recipe is an Asian-inspired twist on Pesto Genovese. Yum! This would go great with a nice Gewurztraminer...

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cilantro, leaves & stems, packed
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 lb chicken breast, skinless boneless
3/4 lb linguine

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, salt oil, and lime juice. Process to a smooth puree.
  • Transfer 1/4 cup of the puree to a shallow bowl, add hte chicken and toss.
  • Broil the chicken about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until just done. About 8 minutes.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4 in slices across the grain.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss the pasta with the chicken and remaining cilantro puree. Serve.

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