Chilli Lemon Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat spaghetti
- boiling water
- 1 teaspoon oil
- salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic(minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest
- 150 g rocket leaves
Preparation
- place the spaghetti in the boiling water and add oil and salt. cook for 8 minutes or until al dente.
- in a pan, add the oil, chili flakes, garlic, oregano and baby tomatoes. cook till fragrant.
- add the diced chicken breasts and cook well.
- deglazed the pan with lemon juice and add the zest with a ladleful of pasta water.
- allow to reduce, remove from heat.
- strain the spaghetti and add to the chicken. mix well.
- serve with rocket leaves.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 55 (Medium)
450
Calories
45g
Carbs
40g
Protein
15g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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