Meal Matcher Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina
A fiery twist on the traditional dish, combining the classic burnt, crispy spaghetti technique with tender chicken. The pasta is intentionally "assassinated" by aggressive heat and minimal liquid, creating a uniquely charred, caramelized texture while maintaining a spicy, intense tomato flavour.
- Total time
- 40min
- 15 prep, 25 cook
- Per serving
- 706kcal
- 55 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £3.18
- average cost
- High Protein
Nutrition per serving
This Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina recipe contains 706 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 55g of protein, 71g of carbohydrates, and 21g of fat, making it high in protein.
706kcal
Protein55g32% of calories
Carbs71g41% of calories
Fat21g27% of calories
- Fibre
- 5g
- Sugar
- 13.3g
- Saturated fat
- 5.2g
- Salt
- 1.3g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 9 done- Boil some water in a pan. (300ml for every 80g of spaghetti)
- Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat a small bit of olive oil and cook the chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining oil until very hot. Add minced garlic and chilli flakes, sautéing briefly.
- Add dry spaghetti to the pan, spreading it evenly. Pour half the passata over the pasta and let it start to caramelize - don't stir yet!
- Once the tomato sauce starts to stick and char (about 2-3 minutes), add a small ladle of boiling water and the remaining passata and tomato puree.
- Now begins the "assassination": Let the pasta cook at high heat, adding small amounts of boiling water only when needed. The goal is to create a crusty, charred bottom layer.
- After about 15 minutes, when the pasta is almost cooked and developing a nice char, return the chicken to the pan.
- Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and has a good mixture of crispy and tender parts. The bottom should be well charred.
- Finish with oregano, parmesan and additional chilli flakes if desired.
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Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina: questions
- How long does it take to make Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina?
- This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- Is Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina suitable for meal prep?
- Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 55g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina?
- The key ingredients are Spaghetti, Chicken Breast, Tomato Passata. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina healthy?
- This recipe contains 706 calories per serving with 55g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
- What diets is Chicken Spaghetti All'assassina suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 55g of protein per serving.
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