Orange is the New Blackened Chicken with Linguine in Orange Sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp hot paprika
- (substitute cayenne pepper for hot paprika if you want it to be spicier)
- 4 TBS butter, melted
- 4½ tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 green onion, chopped fine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup water
- 1 pound fettuccine
- freshly ground black pepper and sea salt, to taste
- Mix all seasonings in a bowl
- Melt 4 TBS butter in separate bowl
- Dredge chicken breasts in melted butter, roll in seasonings to coat
- Add to preheated pan (watch for lots of smoke this is normal)
- Cook 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through
- Once cooked slice chicken and lay on top of pasta, Enjoy.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions, season pasta with sea salt while cooking.
- While pasta is cooking take a large skillet or saute pan and melt 4 TBS of butter.
- Add green onion, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, saute for about a minute.
- Add heavy cream, water, orange zest, and orange juice then bring to a boil.
- Once mixture is boiling add pasta and remaining ½ TBS of butter and cook for a couple minutes.
Recipe by The Domestic Geek Blog at http://www.thedomesticgeekblog.com/orange-is-the-new-blackened-chicken-with-linguine-in-orange-sauce/
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