Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice ( fresh)
1 cup of loose basil leaves ( diced)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red peppers ( crushed)
1 -2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
salt ( to taste)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
fettuccine pasta or penne pasta
Directions:
Wash chicken and cut each breast into 8 pieces (cubes or chunks).
Mix olive oil with lemon, fresh diced basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt.
Reserve 1/4 cup of oil mixture.
Marinate chicken in remaining oil mixture in the refrigerator overnight.
–NEXT DAY– Bring water to a boil for pasta.
Drain the chicken and roll the chunks in a mixture of breadcrumbs, dried basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese.
Skewer and put chicken on the grill, turning until done; or fry the chicken in olive oil until browned on all sides.
Toss the cooked fettuccine noodles or penne with the reserved oil mixture and serve.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 45 min.