Farfalle With Chicken, Roasted Corn, and Red Peppers

Serves 4:

Ingredients Needed:

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. ginger, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 ears corn, roasted
  • 2 red peppers, roasted
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 3 Tbsp. basil chiffonade
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients Needed for Vinaigrette:

  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 c. olive oil

How to Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Place the soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let sit for half an hour.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over.
  3. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate at least 4 hours or overnight. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and grill or broil the chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  4. Remove to a plate and let sit 10 minutes. Slice crosswise into 1 inch strips.

How to Prepare the Corn:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove all the silk and all but one layer of the husk; dip each ear in water to moisten.
  2. Arrange the corn, husks covering the kernels, on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
  3. Scrape the roasted kernels from the ears with a knife.

How to Prepare the Roasted Peppers:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Rub peppers with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and roast 25 minutes.
  2. Remove from the oven and place in a brown paper bag for 5 minutes.
  3. Peel the blistered skin away from the pepper flesh and seed the peppers. Slice into thin strips.

How to Prepare the Vinaigrette:

  1. Place the balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

How to Prepare the Pasta:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add the chicken, corn, and roasted red peppers and toss with the balsamic vinaigrette.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the basil.

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