Pasta is one of the most beloved products in every family. The popularity of the ingredient is growing every day, and this is not at all surprising. Pasta has a great taste and does not require much time for its preparation. Affordable price of the product is another plus to all its advantages. Try adding variety to your familiar menu by cooking pasta with soy sauce and chicken. Believe me, the result will pleasantly surprise you.
What pasta to choose
To create an unusual dish with a slight Japanese accent, any kind of short items is suitable. These can be horns, pennies, fusilli, farfalle, celententani, girandole, etc. The main criterion that should be followed when choosing a product is its quality. Suitable pasta is made from durum wheat, and their composition includes only flour and water. For colored products, the use of natural dyes (beets, spinach, carrots, etc.) is permissible. The protein content per 100 grams of the product should not fall below 12%. The manufacturer indicates all this information on the package, so choosing a quality ingredient is quite simple.
Chicken Pasta in Soy Sauce
An unusual taste with a light sweet note will certainly be appreciated by all lovers of exquisite dishes. This result is achieved through the use of natural honey and soy sauce. Tender chicken fillet makes the dish even more nutritious, nutritious and mouth-watering. Pasta with soy sauce perfectly serve as an independent dish. A delicious side dish can be supplemented with various fresh vegetables or salads based on them.
Products to create a delicious dish:
- a small package of short paste (450 grams);
- two medium-sized chicken fillets (600-700 grams);
- a piece of butter (about 50 grams);
- two tablespoons of olive oil;
- 75 milliliters of soy sauce;
- three tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice;
- 70 milliliters of liquid honey;
- greens for decoration;
- ground black pepper, salt.
Gourmet food
A recipe for pasta with soy sauce begins with the preparation of the main ingredient. Boil the paste according to the instructions on the packaging. Ready pasta should not be boiled. Whole, slightly hard pasta is the ideal preparation for creating a gourmet meal. Put the prepared ingredient in a sieve or colander and lightly rinse with water (warm). Leave the pasta for a while to let the glass drain all excess liquid.
Rinse the chicken fillet and then dry with a paper towel. If films and pieces of fat are present in the product, remove them with a sharp knife. Cut the ingredient into medium-sized cubes (about 2 centimeters).
Place a piece of butter in a deep pan. Send the container to medium heat and let the product melt. Add olive oil. Mix both types of fat well. Put chicken into the pan. Stir occasionally and fry the meat for 10 minutes. The product should acquire a white color and a light golden crust. Add some salt and ground black pepper.
Now is the time to pour lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and mix all the ingredients well. Cover the pan and reduce the flame to a minimum. Simmer for a quarter hour. Add the washed paste to the finished chicken. Stir the tasty contents of the pan thoroughly. Warm everything together for 3-5 minutes.
Spread the prepared pasta with soy sauce and chicken on plates, sprinkle with finely chopped herbs, and then serve. Enjoy the taste of a gourmet dish immediately, before it cools down. Enjoy your meal!