Za'atar Grilled Chicken and Pasta
Za'atar Grilled Chicken and Pasta is a recipe made with chicken breasts that are marinated in Za'atar seasoning, lemon and olive oil.
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Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
To Marinate The Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- juice from 1 lemon
To Make This Recipe
- 1-1/2 tbsp Za'atar spice blend
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 lb. Farfalle pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed at room temperature
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- pasta water
- lemon slices and parsley for garnish
Instructions
To Marinate The Chicken
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and za'atar to a zip-top bag
- Add the chicken breasts, seal the bag and place them in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
To Cook The Chicken
- Grill the chicken on medium heat until it' reaches an internal temperature of 165°. This usually takes 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is grilled, transfer it to a plate, cover with foil and let it rest.
To Cook The Pasta
- Prepare the pasta 5 minutes less than the box directions
To Prepare the Full Dish
- While pasta is cooking add the butter, lemon juice and wine to a stove-top skillet and turn the heat to low.
- When the pasta is ready, add the pasta to the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high.
- Let the pasta continue to cook for 5 minutes so the juices reduce; add 1/4 cup of pasta water as needed to make sure there is enough liquid.
- Add the frozen peas and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Serve with the chicken.