Name: Gochujang Chicken Fettuccine Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dried fettuccine pasta; 3 medium scallions; 5 cloves garlic; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 2 large egg yolks; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Description

Explore a delectable fusion of Italian and Korean cuisines with the Gochujang Chicken Fettuccine Delight. This recipe introduces the vibrant zest of Korean gochujang paste to a creamy, classic Alfredo sauce, creating a unique and mouthwatering dish that promises to delight the senses and offer a comforting gastronomic experience. Perfect for anyone looking to add a spicy twist to their pasta repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound dried fettuccine pasta
3 medium scallions
5 cloves garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients Start by bringing a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Thinly slice the scallions, keeping 1 tablespoon separate for garnishing. Finely chop the garlic. Cube the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2: Mix Sauces In a small bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, and honey. In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream and egg yolks. Grate the Parmesan cheese until you have one firmly packed cup.
Step 3: Cook Pasta Add dried fettuccine to the boiling water. Cook per package instructions to achieve al dente texture, which usually requires about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4: Cook Chicken Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoned with kosher salt and pepper, and sear undisturbed until golden-brown on one side, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the scallions (except the garnish) and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
Step 5: Combine and Cook Sauce Drain the pasta, reserving half a cup of pasta water. Turn off the skillet heat momentarily. Reheat the skillet to medium-high, add the gochujang mix, and cook for about 1 minute until thickened. Add the cream mixture and grated Parmesan, stirring until the sauce thickens and turns glossy pink.
Step 6: Final Assembly Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired sauciness. Garnish with reserved scallions and extra Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes