Saturday, April 11, 2009

Chilli Lime Chicken and Pasta


Ooo I like this recipe a lot.  It is fresh tasting, light and easy to put together.  Nice to eat on a warm summer's day...

*Taken from Women's Weekly 'Meals In Minutes', pg 54, published 1998*

Ingredients
4 (680g) chicken breast fillets
8 large cherry tomatoes
300g fresh lasagna sheets
100g baby rocket leaves, torn
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
2 small fresh red chillies, seeded, chopped finely

Method
Cook chicken on heated oiled griddle, in batches, until browned both sides and cooked through.  Cut chicken, on the diagonal, into 1cm-thick pieces.  Cook the tomato halves, both sides, on same griddle until just soft.

Meanwhile, tear pasta into large, uneven pieces.  Cook pasta in large pan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain.

Divide pasta among serving plates; top with chicken, tomato and rocket, drizzle with combined remaining ingredients.

Serves 4