Chive and Chicken Orecchiette in Lemon Sauce
Chive and Chicken Orecchiette in a Rosemary Lemon Sauce This delicious orecchiette combines the bright flavors of spring with the nourishing taste of the Mediterranean. The sauce is made from a chevre, rosemary, and lemon base, and the orecchiette pasta is tossed in it along with peas, chives, and delicious roast chicken. INGREDIENTS: Roast Chicken Cracked black pepper (to taste) 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (bone in skin on) 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil Salt (to taste) Roast Chicken and Chive Orecchiette with a Lemon and Rosemary Sauce 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic (minced) 12 ounces Barilla Collezione Orecchiette Reserved pan juices from chicken 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 cup shelled peas (fresh or frozen (thawed, if frozen)) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 ounces fresh chevre 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salt (to taste) INSTRUCTIONS: First, preheat the o...