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May 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Ok, so summer is here.  Last weekend I was wearing a fleece jacket on our bike ride.  This weekend I nearly had a heat stroke.  I don’t think our air conditioner has turned off since Friday.  The last thing I felt like doing was spending my afternoon in the kitchen prepping a big meal, let alone eating one.

One of my favorite summer flavors is lemon, and my favorite pairing for lemony flavor is pasta.  The pasta gives the lemon a chance to really shine but balances out any bitterness, while the lemon enhances the flavor of the pasta without being overwhelming.  They’re the perfect summer dinner partners.  And grilled chicken, well that’s just a no-brainer in my opinion.  This meal is one of our warm weather staples for good reason.  It’s quick, easy, and uses ingredients I always have tucked away.  And since I crave this dish on a weekly basis, that’s a pretty good thing.

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Lemony Chicken with Pasta
serves 4
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
16 ounces spaghetti
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, or 1 teaspoon fresh
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, or 1/2 teaspoon fresh
1/2 cup lemon juice (from fresh lemons)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
grated parmesan for serving
Preheat the grill.  Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.  Grill over medium high heat until no longer pink inside.  Remove from grill and cover with aluminum foil.  Set aside.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.  While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.  Add garlic, parsley, and basil to pan and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.  Pour lemon juice into skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.  
Pour lemon and oil mixture into a large serving bowl.  Drain the pasts, then add it to the bowl.  Toss well using tongs, until pasta is coated well.  
Slice chicken into strips and add to bowl, tossing again.  Sprinkle with lemon zest.  Serve immediately with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.  
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  1. Amee says:
    May 27, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Your recipes look great!!! I love your blog.:) I started a linky party today called "Fit and Fabulous Fridays". Please share your favorite recipe with us. Have a great day!

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  2. Amee says:
    May 27, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Sorry, blog address is:
    http://ameessavorydish.blogspot.com/

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