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ingredients
- FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE:
- 250 grams skinless boneless breast chicken (halved)
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- FOR THE BREADING OF THE CHICKEN:
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 cup all purpose flour (or as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1-2 cup dried breadcrumbs (or as needed)
- 1-2 tablespoon oil
- FOR THE CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA:
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4-5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2-3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- 300 grams penne pasta (cooked according to the package instructions)
directions
MARINATION OF THE CHICKEN: Marinate the chicken breasts in all of the marinade ingredients. Marinade for 5-10 minutes
BREADING & COOKING THE CHICKEN:
- Place the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, lightly shaking the excess flour. Gently dip in the egg wash and then coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat until all chicken breasts are coated with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan, and fry the chicken breasts until golden brown (for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through).
CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA:
- In a medium sized pot heat butter on medium high heat and saute the garlic for a few seconds.
- Add the flour and stir for about a minute.
- Slowly add in the milk and chicken stock, stirring constantly, to avoid lumps forming in the sauce.
- Once the sauce has thickened, season it with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and mix until coated with the sauce.
- Serve pasta with crispy lemon chicken fillet and garnish with chopped parsley or coriander.
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