Grilled Chicken with Lemon Parmesan Pasta

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON PARMESAN PASTA 

GRILLED CHICKEN 

• 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 3 lemons, juiced 
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 1/2 teaspoon honey 
• 1 garlic clove, minced 
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper 

MARINATE CHICKEN

1. In a bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, parsley, salt, & pepper. Place fresh chicken breasts in a gallon sized ZipLock bag, pour marinade in the bag coating the chicken, & place in the fridge for 2-24 hours. 

GRILL CHICKEN 

2. When chicken is marinated, cook on a grill for 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fully cooked with no pink inside. Let chicken sit on a plate, do not cut until ready to serve.

COOK PASTA 

1. Follow cooking directions according to type of pasta, I use penne & cook until it was al dente. 

2. Drain pasta, save a 1/4 cup hot pasta water for sauce, then drizzle a teaspoon of canola oil over hot pasta, coat evenly. 

MAKE SAUCE 

• 4-6 cups cooked pasta 
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
• 1/2 stick butter 
• 2 lemons, juiced 
• 3/4 cup heavy cream 
• 1/4 cup half & half 
• 1 garlic clove, minced 
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper 
• 1/8 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 

1. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic cook for a few seconds, squeeze in the juice of both lemons, then whisk. Pour in cream and half & half. Continue to whisk until it is hot. Add cheese and whisk until melted then sprinkle in salt & pepper. If the consistency is too think add some hot pasta water a tablespoon at a time. Toss pasta while sauce is hot, plate, & top with chopped basil. 

PLATE FINISHED PRODUCT 

2. Top with grilled chicken & serve. 

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

This pasta was a recreation of a dish from another food blog, pioneer women, it looked good so I thought I would try it out & adjust it to my liking. It turned out amazing. I have used the chicken recipes in many dishes & it always turns out perfect.

MODIFICATIONS 

You can use any type of pasta for this dish. Grilled salmon would also pair very well with this pasta.