Description
Grilled chicken bites infused with spicy garlic chili oil, served with creamy Cajun Alfredo pasta and charred zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken bites in chili oil, minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat a cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken bites until cooked through and slightly charred, about 3-4 minutes per side. Ensure an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken grills, cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a sauté pan, prepare the Cajun Alfredo sauce.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce, along with the charred zucchini and peppers. Toss to coat.
- Serve the Garlic Chili Oil Chicken Bites alongside the Cajun Alfredo pasta and charred zucchini.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Always salt your pasta water.
- Use high heat for charring vegetables without overcrowding the pan.
- Do not overcook the chicken to maintain juiciness.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust Alfredo sauce consistency.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg