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Creamy Gochujang Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Gochujang Chicken Alfredo

Enjoy a unique fusion of flavors with this Creamy Gochujang Chicken Alfredo, blending traditional Italian elements with spicy Korean flair.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Italian, Korean
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces dried fettuccine pasta
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons scallions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Boil water in a large pot, then add the dried fettuccine pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, keeping it warm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seasoning them with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In the same skillet, toss in the chopped scallions and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, allowing their flavors to mingle beautifully.
  4. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and honey into the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well blended.
  5. Next, pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat, then stir in the egg yolks until fully combined, creating that luscious sauce.
  6. Add the cooked fettuccine and sliced chicken to the creamy sauce. Gently toss everything until each strand of pasta and chicken is well coated. Heat through for a minute.
  7. Dish out your delicious Creamy Gochujang Chicken Alfredo and generously top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy the divine flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To prevent the fettuccine from becoming mushy, be sure to cook it exactly until al dente as specified in the instructions. When prepping the chicken thighs, ensure they are uniformly sized for even cooking and consider patting them dry for better browning. For an extra flavor boost in your creamy sauce, sauté the garlic just until fragrant but be careful not to burn it as this can lead to a bitter taste. Lastly, when adding the egg yolks to the cream, reduce the heat to low to avoid scrambling the yolks and ensure a smooth, rich sauce.

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