Chicken Aglio Olio

The Italian phrase “Aglio Olio” directly translates to garlic and oil. This classic pasta is very simple and quick to make, flavoured with aromatics like parsley, dried chillies, plenty of olive oil and lots of garlic.

For the recipe, we have used the Armando Spaghetti, provided to us by one of our partners, Standard and Origin (S&O). Armando Spaghetti is a product of Italy, made from 100% Italian durum wheat. It has a nice, bouncy texture when cooked and is quick and easy to prepare.

If you can’t find Armando Spaghetti from a shop near you, contact 301 5533 or 301 5522.

Serving size: 2

Ingredients:

For boiling the pasta

• 5 cups water
• 170g Armando Spaghetti
• 1 tsp salt

For the chicken

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 150g thinly cut boneless chicken (½ to 1-inch pieces)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp chilli flakes

For the aglio olio

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 long parsley stems
• 4 dried red chillies (cut in half)
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
• ¼ tsp salt  

Instructions:

1. Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large pot. This will take around 8minutes on very high heat. Then add in 170g Armando Spaghetti and 1 tsp salt. Cook the pasta for 8 minutes on high heat or until al dente. Set aside ¼ cup pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
2. Then heat up 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan for 30 seconds and add in 150g thinly cut boneless chicken pieces (½ to 1-inch pieces), ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp chilli flakes. Sauté using a spatula for 6 to 7 minutes on medium high heat or until lightly browned and remove the chicken to a plate. Make sure to keep as much oil you can in the pan while taking the chicken pieces out.
3. To the remaining oil, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 long parsley stems. Fry for around 3 minutes on medium heat, while stirring occasionally with your spatula, or until the garlic is golden and toasted. Then remove the parsley stems.
4. Add the chicken back and 4 dried red chillies. Stir for a few seconds and then add the cooked spaghetti along with the pasta water and mix for a minute on low heat.
5. Lastly, add 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves and ¼ tsp salt. Mix well for another minute on low heat and it’s ready to serve.