BBQ Chicken Carbonara with Smoky Bacon
Creamy carbonara elevated with grilled chicken and smoky bacon. Rich Italian comfort food perfect for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti
- 2 chicken breasts
- 150g bacon diced
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 100g Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil
Preheat grill to medium-high and cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente
While pasta cooks, fry bacon in a large pan until crispy
Whisk together egg yolks, whole egg, and grated Parmesan
Slice grilled chicken into strips
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water
Add hot pasta to bacon pan with garlic, toss for 1 minute
Remove from heat, add egg mixture and chicken, tossing quickly with pasta water to create creamy sauce
Serve immediately garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan
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