Best Ricks Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta Recipes

Grilled Chicken Under a Brick image

Provided by Bren

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
heavy duty aluminum foil
2 clay bricks

Steps:

Place the chicken, breast side down, on a cutting board. Remove the backbone and 1 inch of the breast bone with kitchen shears. Remove the wing tips and any large pockets of fat near the tail. Flip the bird over and use the heal of your hand to flatten the chicken. Rub the skin with oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.
Cut 2 pieces of heavy duty aluminum to roughly 20 inches long each. Wrap each brick with foil, shiny-side out. Lightly oil the grill and add the bricks.
Lightly oil the grate of the grill and add the bricks. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and maintain the temperature until bricks are hot.
Turn off the middle burner and place the chicken over that area, flesh side down, on indirect heat. Place the bricks on the chicken and close the lid of the grill.
Grill for 40 minutes. Remove the bricks, turn the chicken, and continue grilling until the skin is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.8 calories, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 82.7 mg

Garlic Penne Pasta With Grilled Chicken image

Provided by kitchenhag

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 -4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk (I use 2%)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
lemon zest
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

Cook 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-7 min or until almost done add ½ cup green pepper and ½ cup sweet onion. Cook until tender.
Cook 1 lb penne pasta.
Add chicken, green peppers and onions too Penni pasta.
Cook 1 stick of butter or margarine until melted, add 2 handfuls of flour to make a paste, cook approx 3-5 minute Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced; cook 3-5 min more. Add 2 cups of milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook until is consistency of a sauce for pasta, approx 10-15 min stirring frequently (I use a wire whisk).
Add pasta and chicken to sauce, add lemon zest, salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
Bake in a 375°F oven for 15 minute add ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and bake another 10-15 min covered.
I add grated cheese sometimes at the end of baking for a more cheesy taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 199.1, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 1, Protein 21.2