Here's a Lemon Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe that's packed with flavor:

Lemon Garlic Chicken 🍝 🍗 🍋 🧄

Ingredients:

* For the Chicken:

* 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (ensure chicken is Halal certified)

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 4 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

* Juice of 1/2 lemon

* **For the Pasta:**

* 12 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, etc. – ensure it's made without non-Halal ingredients)

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 4 cloves garlic, minced

* 1/2 cup chicken broth (ensure it's Halal certified)

* Juice of 1 lemon (or more to taste)

* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (ensure it's made with microbial rennet and Halal certified, or omit for dairy-free)

* 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

* Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate and Cook Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

2. Cook Pasta: While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.

3. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet used for the chicken (no need to clean it!), add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Pour in the Halal chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.

4. Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat.

Stir in the cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese (if using), and fresh parsley. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.

5. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley and a lemon wedge if desired.#lemon pasta #whole grain pasta #whole grain pasta #whole grain pasta #lemon pasta