Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Whole Wheat Pasta

A healthy and flavorful main dish featuring tender grilled chicken and whole wheat pasta, infused with the bright flavors of lemon and herbs. Perfect for a quick and satisfying American-style meal.

Steps

1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. 3. Place the chicken breast in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 5. Grill the marinated chicken breast for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. 6. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. 7. Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through. 8. Serve the grilled lemon herb chicken alongside the whole wheat pasta. Enjoy!

For the chicken: - 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast - 1 tablespoon olive oil - Juice of 1/2 lemon - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary - Salt and pepper, to taste For the pasta: - 1 cup whole wheat pasta - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil - 1 clove garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon olive oil - Salt and pepper, to taste