Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in
Pasta Recipes
Portuguese-Style Piri Piri Chicken Pasta Recipe
Very delicious flavored dish with a hint of heat, this simple dish is perfect for a quick supper with friends or family.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
5 teaspoons of olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed1 red onion, peeled, halved and sliced1 lb of chicken fillets, thinly sliced¼ cup (60ml) of piri piri sauce1 cup (250ml) of cream1/2 lb of oven-roasted cherry tomatoesSalt and freshly milled black pepper1 lb of cooked pasta, such as, fettuccine, tagliatelle or pappardelle
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Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a wok or wide frying pan. Add the onion and fry for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken strips and stir fry on a high heat, for 3-5 minutes, to brown the chicken.
- Stir in the piri piri sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the cream and oven-roasted tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle over the pasta and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: nandos.ca
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