Recipe
Cilantro Pesto Spaghetti With Lemongrass Grilled Chicken
Crowned with tender grilled chicken infused with lemongrass, Gluten Free Thin Spaghetti is tossed in a vibrant cilantro pesto. Crunchy almonds, shredded carrots, and a kick of jalapeño — this dairy-free pesto pasta is a zesty dream!
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A dynamic, refreshing dish! Lemongrass-marinated grilled chicken tops pasta tossed in a fresh cilantro pesto with jalapeño and garlic. Crunchy almonds and shredded carrots add texture, while fish sauce and rice vinegar deliver a tangy, aromatic twist. Twirl it up — on repeat!
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 lb. thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh lemongrass
- 1 tsp. Asian fish sauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tsp. chopped jalapeno
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 cups loosely packed cilantro sprigs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 12 oz. Ronzoni Gluten Free Thin Spaghetti
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Toss the chicken with the lemongrass, fish sauce, ½ tsp. salt, and 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil, and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pulse the almonds, jalapeño, and garlic in a food processor until finely ground. Add the cilantro and ½ tsp. salt and pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the remaining 3 Tbsp of vegetable oil along with the ¼ cup of olive oil. Add the vinegar.
- Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-seared and just cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side; transfer to a cutting board and slice crosswise.
- Cook the Thin Spaghetti according to package directions, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Return the pasta to the pot and add the pesto and a splash of the pasta water. Divide between bowls and top with the chicken and shredded carrots.
Pro Tip
Not big on spice? Scrape out the jalapeño seeds and white membrane for a mellow flavor.
Put Your Own Spin on It
Switch up your recipe with any of these other Ronzoni pasta shapes.
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