jerk chicken and pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 teaspoons jerk paste
• 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon jerk paste
• 1/2 cup dry
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes, quartered
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• rub each breast half with 1/2 teaspoon jerk paste, and place in a shallow dish. cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• preheat the grill for high heat. bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook the egg noodles 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• lightly oil the grill grate. grill chicken 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
• meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the garlic for one minute. mix in the chicken stock, 1 tablespoon jerk paste, , chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream. cook and stir until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. do not allow it to boil.
• pour the cooked egg noodles into the saucepan, and toss with the cream sauce. divide noodles 4 serving plates, and top with grilled chicken. garnish each serving with a cilantro sprig and the juice of 1/4 lime.