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Sautéed Spaghetti with Chicken and Prawns

17/11/2023

From sautéed spaghetti with chicken and prawns, we can create an Italian twist, inspired by the classic spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino, meeting the flavor of the sea and the intensity of chicken.

Ingredients

  • 320g of spaghetti
  • 200g of chicken breast
  • 200g of shelled prawns
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh or dry red chili pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • White wine (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start boiling the water for the spaghetti.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the chicken breast into strips and clean the prawns if necessary.
  3. In a large pan, fry the chopped garlic with extra virgin olive oil and chili pepper.
  4. Add the chicken to the pan and sauté it over medium-high heat until golden.
  5. When the chicken starts to color, add the prawns and deglaze with a splash of white wine if desired.
  6. Let the alcohol evaporate and continue to cook for a few minutes until the prawns are cooked but still juicy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. In the meantime, cook the spaghetti in salted water according to the package instructions to get al dente pasta.
  8. Drain the spaghetti, reserving some of the cooking water.
  9. Transfer the spaghetti to the pan with chicken and prawns, mixing well to blend the ingredients.
  10. If necessary, add some of the reserved cooking water to keep the pasta soft and creamy.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot, maybe with an extra sprinkling of fresh chili and a drizzle of raw oil.

Curiosity

Sautéed spaghetti with seafood ingredients and the addition of meat like chicken is a sort of fusion between Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. This recipe in particular, with an eye to Italy, mixes the aromatic nature of garlic and chili pepper with the full flavor of chicken and the delicate taste of prawns.