A plate of linguine noodles coated in a creamy coconut-lime sauce, topped with jerk-seasoned chicken and garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced radish.

Jerk Chicken Pasta with Coconut Lime Sauce

Name: Jerk Chicken Pasta with Coconut Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine pasta; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced; 1 tablespoon jerk sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion sliced; 1 red bell pepper sliced; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 lime zested and juiced; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped; 1 radish sliced; salt to taste; pepper to taste

Caribbean flavors meet Italian comfort food in this pasta dish.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 16, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean cuisine and uses fresh seasonal ingredients. The key ingredients are jerk sauce, coconut milk, and lime juice. It's a satisfying pasta dish that's perfect for a warm evening.

Ingredients (for 2)

Linguine pasta — 8 ounces
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts — 2 — sliced
Jerk sauce — 1 tablespoon
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Red onion — 1 — sliced
Red bell pepper — 1 — sliced
Coconut milk — 1/2 cup
Chicken broth — 1/4 cup
Lime — 1 — zested and juiced
Garlic — 1 clove — minced
Fresh cilantro — 1/4 cup — chopped
Radish — 1 — sliced
Salt — — to taste
Pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍝💧👋

Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2 — 🍗🔪🍳

Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 3 — 🧅🌶️🍳

Add the sliced onions and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened.
Step 4 — 🍶🍗🧄

In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice and zest, and minced garlic.
Step 5 — 🍝🍗🥥🍋

Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and pour in the coconut-lime sauce. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce.
Step 6 — 🌿🌶️🍴

Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top of the pasta and chicken. Garnish with sliced radish.
Step 7 — 🍴😋👍

Serve immediately and enjoy!

A final fox tip

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms. Adjust the jerk sauce to taste depending on your spice preference. This dish pairs well with a refreshing tropical cocktail!