Creamy spicy vodka pasta wirh crispy chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl add pieces of butterflied chicken breast.
  2. 2Add olive oils, spices, and mix until evenly coated.
  3. 3Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
  4. 4Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
  5. 5Dip in the egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
  6. 6Press lightly to make sure it’s coated.
  7. 7In a large pot or skillet, heat up neutral oil on medium high heat.
  8. 8Add the breaded chicken to the skillet.
  9. 9Cook for about 6-7 minutes or until golden brown through.
  10. 10Remove and place on a wired rack and add salt.
  11. 11Place chicken into a 280F-300F oven to keep warm while cooking pasta.
  12. 12In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
  13. 13Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  14. 14Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  15. 15In a large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat.
  16. 16Sauté onions until translucent.
  17. 17Add minced garlic and sauce until fragrant.
  18. 18Add tomato paste and cook until deepened in color.
  19. 19Add vodka, mix until combined.
  20. 20Simmer for 4 minutes then add in red pepper flakes.
  21. 21Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  22. 22Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  23. 23Add seasonings, Parmesan, and mix until well combined.
  24. 24Add butter allow it to melt and mix well.
  25. 25Add the drained pasta to the sauce, mix to evenly coat pasta.
  26. 26Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.33 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 0.33 cup vodka
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 0.66 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil, for garnish
  • 3 chicken breasts, butterflied
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

large mixing bowlthree bowlslarge pot or skilletwired racklarge potlarge saucepan