Lemony Chicken Pasta & Gremolata
Gremolata is a zingy, lemony herb sauce. In this recipe, garlic and fresh parsley bring extra flavour to the gremolata. Fried chicken, cooked pasta and the gremolata sauce are combined to create a tasty, quick and easy chicken pasta.
20 min
91% liked this recipe (291 reviews)- Gremolata:
- 2 garlig clove
- 1 pot parsley
- 0.5 lemon zest
- 0.5-1 lemon juice
- 0.5 tspsalt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 5 tbspolive oil
- Chicken:
- 1 boxcherry tomatoes
- 1-2 tbspoil
- 1 pkgchicken fillet strips
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Also:
- approx. 400-500g pasta
- 1 tbspoil
- 1 bagparmesan cheese
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Try it out with -20% discountFresh lemony chicken pasta & gremolata for everyday meals
Lemony chicken pasta & gremolata is a quick and easy pasta dish where an everyday chicken pasta gets a new sparkle from a zingy lemon herb sauce. Fried chicken, al dente fusilli and warmed cherry tomatoes are brought together and finished with fresh gremolata – the result is light yet filling. This pasta is perfect for busy weeknights, but works just as well when you want to serve guests something fresh and guaranteed to taste great.
What makes this Lemony chicken pasta & gremolata recipe special?
The strength of the gremolata is fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest and juice, which bring aromatic freshness without heavy sauces. Chicken makes the pasta high in protein and satisfyingly filling, while cherry tomatoes add sweet juiciness. Parmesan rounds it all off with a savoury, umami finish.
Easy tips and variations for success
Save time by blending the gremolata smooth with a hand blender – it also becomes a lovely sauce that clings easily to the pasta. Avoid overcooking the chicken: 4–5 minutes of brisk frying is usually enough to keep it juicy. You can also stir some of the Parmesan directly into the pan, giving the pasta a creamy feel without cream. If you like, swap the chicken for chickpeas or tofu strips.
The best sides for Lemony chicken pasta & gremolata
Serve the pasta family-style from a large bowl and finish with plenty of Parmesan and black pepper. A crisp green salad, a cucumber yoghurt sauce or roasted vegetables make great sides. To drink, fresh citrus water or a light iced tea will highlight the lemony freshness.
Lemony chicken pasta & gremolata – a quick favourite that brightens things up
This recipe combines ease, fresh flavours and weeknight-friendly speed. Lemony chicken pasta & gremolata works just as well for an ordinary weekday evening as it does for a relaxed weekend meal – and it’s easy to adapt to your own taste. Try it today and fall for the uplifting kick of gremolata!
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