ONE-PAN CRISPY SPAGHETTI AND CHICKEN

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This dish has won the hearts of adults and children alike, and for good reason: It's easy to prepare, fun to eat and doesn't call upon any hard-to-source ingredients. Cooking the spaghetti in this way lends plenty of texture, allowing for crispier bits at the edges and softer bits throughout. Feel free to make this dish your own by using up any soft herbs or hard cheeses you have on hand, or sprucing it up further with the addition of spice (cumin would work great here). Serve with some lightly cooked greens for a complete meal.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     dinner, casseroles, one pot, pastas, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds/1 kilogram bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs), deboned
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large yellow onion (about 8 ounces/220 grams), cut into 1/2-inch/1-centimeter dice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cups/480 milliliters boiling water
8 ounces/230 grams spaghetti, broken into thirds
1/3 lightly packed cup finely grated Parmesan (about 3/4 ounce/20 grams)
3 tablespoons/20 grams fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup/10 grams finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to a large, ovenproof lidded skillet and heat over high. Season the chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then add to the hot oil, skin-side down. Cook for 7 minutes, without turning, to brown well.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-high, then stir in the onion and turn over the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion has softened and is lightly browned. Add the tomato paste, garlic and 1 tablespoon thyme, and cook, stirring the paste into the onions, for 2 minutes, until fragrant and everything is nicely browned.
  • Add the boiling water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then add the spaghetti, stirring to submerge and evenly distribute. Use tongs to lift the chicken pieces so they sit on top of the spaghetti, skin-side up. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 30 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
  • While the pasta is in the oven, in a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon thyme.
  • After the pasta has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and reset the temperature to a high broil (grill) setting. Sprinkle the Parmesan bread crumbs over the pasta and chicken, drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the center rack to broil (grill) for 3 to 4 minutes, until nicely browned and crisp. Leave to settle for about 5 minutes before serving warm, directly from the pan.

Dean Bodenstein
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tom Julian
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This recipe was a waste of time. It didn't turn out well at all.


Olaoluwa Abiodun Olamilekan
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The chicken was a bit dry. I would recommend cooking it for less time.


Lonely
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I didn't like the crispy spaghetti. It was too hard and crunchy.


Ade Wumi
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This dish was too complicated for me. I would not recommend it to beginner cooks.


Md Mosiur Rahman
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more seasonings to the chicken and spaghetti.


Tyge Larson
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the crispy spaghetti was a fun and unique touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aliyah Legall
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I loved this recipe! The crispy spaghetti was so unique and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohsin Mughal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the crispy spaghetti was a delicious and unique twist on a classic dish.


Mr Mosai
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the crispy spaghetti and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and easy weeknight meal.


Ravindu Pramod
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The crispy spaghetti was a bit tricky to get right, but once I got the hang of it, it turned out great. The chicken was also very flavorful and juicy.


Alfa Grace
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti, but this recipe changed my mind! The crispy texture was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


MalyuunMohamed ahmed Malyuun manka
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This dish was super easy to make and turned out great! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it was still very moist and juicy. The crispy spaghetti was a fun and unique touch.


Ali Abbas 4U
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My family loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy spaghetti was a hit. I'll definitely be making this again.