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Chicken, preserved lemon and pea tagliatelle

Name: Chicken, preserved lemon and pea tagliatelle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 1/2 barbecued chicken; 500g tagliatelle or fettucine; 2/3 cup (80g) frozen peas; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon rind (see note) (white pith and flesh discarded); 1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted; Chives and grated parmesan, to serve

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Chicken, preserved lemon and pea tagliatelle

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by Olivia Andrews

Recipe developer, food writer and food stylist

Oct 03, 2015

Preserved lemon adds flavour and aroma to this simple yet flavoursome pasta dish.

1/2 barbecued chicken
500g tagliatelle or fettucine
2/3 cup (80g) frozen peas
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon rind (see note) (white pith and flesh discarded)
1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted
Chives and grated parmesan, to serve

Method

1.

Shred the barbecued chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones. Set aside.
2.

Cook pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions,adding the peas for the final 2 minutes.
3.

Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil and garlic together with salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to toss the pasta.
4.

Drain the pasta and peas and add to the bowl, tossing until well combined. Stir in chicken, preserved lemon and pine nuts. Divide among 4 bowls, then serve topped with chopped chives and parmesan.