When you think of pasta, you think of a creamy, delicious, and flavourful meal, which are often keywords for an unhealthy dish. But what if that wasn't true? On August 6, a chef and food content creator, Aathira Sethumadhavan, shared her recipe for making a mouthwatering plate of spicy Japanese chicken pasta that packs 43g of protein and 447 calories per serving.
400g boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
Step 1: Marinate the chicken with cornflour, baking soda, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes, no longer.
Step 2: Spray some oil on a pan, spread the chicken out, leaving some gaps, and cook for a couple of minutes on each side until browned and crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Take off and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, heat the light butter. Add the chopped garlic, green chillies, and chilli flakes, and cook for a bit.
Step 4: Pour in the milk, followed by the powdered cashew nuts. Season with salt, pepper, and chilli flakes, and let it thicken a little.
Step 5: Add the fried chicken back in and mix well.
Step 6: Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.
Step 7: Finish with a drizzle of chilli oil, chopped coriander and grated cheese.
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims.
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