fresh - Chicken Scampi + Pasta
Source of Recipe
from cilla at rc
fresh - Chicken Scampi + Pasta
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg beaten
3/4 cup Ialian bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pound thin spaghetti or linguine
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
another 1/2 teaspoon salt
another 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedges
Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
Mix bread crumbs with grated cheese, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then into the bread crumbs mixture.
Spread the coated chicken pieces on a rack or platter.
Heat the oil in a large skillet.
Add 1/3 of the chicken pieces; saute until golden brown.
Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, and repeat with the remaining
chichen pieces. Discard oil from the skillet, and wipe out.
Cook pasta al dente to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the 1/2 c butter in the skillet.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add cooked chicken, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Toss to coat the chicken with the sauce.
Do not allow chicken to cook further.
Drain pasta, and toss with the remaining 2 tbsp. butter and spoon onto
a heated platter.
Spoon chicken with sauce over top.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.
Makes 8 servings.
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