@andy_cooks: 30 min meals Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, pasta salad Ingredients 4 chicken thighs (approx 600g/1.3lbs), boneless and skinless 70ml olive oil 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to season 2 zucchini 500g orecchiette 100g sun-dried tomatoes in oil 30g grated parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic 30g walnuts, toasted 60ml (¼ cup) water 1 handful fresh basil leaves Juice of 1 lemon Method Step 1: Start the chicken Preheat the oven grill (broiler) to 200°C (390°F). Toss the chicken thighs with 30mls of the olive oil, the paprika, garlic powder and a large pinch of salt and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack over a lined oven tray and place under the grill. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 62°C (143°F). Step 2: Start the pasta While the chicken is cooking, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat. Slice the zucchini lengthways into quarters and cut out the core. Dice the zucchini into roughly the same size as the pasta. Once the water is boiling, add the orecchiette and cook for 6 minutes, then add the zucchini and cook for a further 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop it cooking and sticking together. Set it aside. Step 3: Make the pesto While the pasta is cooking, combine the sundried tomatoes in their oil, parmesan, garlic, walnuts and the remaining 40ml olive oil in a small food processor. Season with some salt and process until a rough puree. Add the water and process again until smooth. Set aside. Step 4: Rest the chicken and bring it all together When the chicken is cooked, allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. In a large serving bowl, toss the pasta with zucchini, sun-dried tomato pesto, torn basil leaves and lemon juice. Top with the sliced chicken and serve. #Recipe #cooking #dinner
Andy Cooks
Region: AU
Thursday 09 April 2026 05:34:27 GMT
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george simmons :
Wait, are we doing chicken at 145* now? Not 165*?
2026-04-09 06:13:41
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user4358733986621 :
I do agree about sun-dried tomatoes needing to make a bit more of an appearance in cooking not just on a platter
2026-04-09 07:21:54
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voracity :
sarap 😋
2026-04-09 05:36:29
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Neeson :
Sundried tomatoes never left for me 😂
2026-04-09 06:42:27
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Felicitypuzzles :
Chicken is 72 degrees. 62 would be a bit chewy just cooked.
2026-04-09 09:07:39
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Sarah E :
that looks so freaking GOOD!!
2026-04-09 09:23:45
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Stingadawg :
Could I substitute semi sun-dried tomatoes, not sure if I’m ready for the commitment of a fully sun dried tomato
2026-04-09 08:44:33
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Ez the Nutritionist :
Mouth watering👌
2026-04-09 07:38:02
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Steve :
Love orecchiette, little bowls of sauce holding pasta
2026-04-09 15:16:04
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Michelle Brigitte Pellegrini :
Great recipe
2026-04-09 06:59:25
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Abhushan Shrestha :
sun dried tomatos recipie uncle andy?
2026-04-09 09:03:16
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Junior Khan :
Awesome 👏 💯
2026-04-09 06:32:57
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nadia! :
early and delicious lookin!
2026-04-09 05:44:09
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On3_Man_Rmy :
I love sun-dried tomatoes. so good 🤤
2026-04-09 20:00:51
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Grace.K90 :
More of these 30 min recipes, pretty please good sir 🥹
2026-04-12 04:19:50
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ryan 🦦 :
sun dried are the best kind of tomatoes
2026-04-11 18:47:45
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BigDeeFoodie :
Great dish ✌
2026-04-09 12:23:44
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chef_davoud :
amazing test 👌
2026-04-09 11:57:06
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FlapsMagee :
Good one
2026-04-09 12:13:02
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Veej :
Did the sun-dried tomato ever leave 😳
2026-05-11 20:36:44
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Harry :
👍👍👍
2026-05-03 11:56:25
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Meerdaneitjes :
😮💨😍
2026-05-01 12:02:40
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Marco Esposito :
Povere orecchiette, VICHINGO!!!
2026-04-13 19:21:45
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