Description
Spicy Korean-Italian fusion gochujang chicken fettuccine delight merges bold flavors from two culinary traditions. Creamy pasta meets fiery chili paste, creating a memorable meal seamlessly blending international ingredients for passionate home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb (454 g) dried fettuccine pasta
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 oz (57 g) Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 medium scallions
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a large salted water pot to a vigorous boil. Simultaneously, prepare ingredients by slicing scallions, mincing garlic, and cubing chicken thighs into uniform pieces.
- Sauce Composition: Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, and honey in one bowl. Create a separate cream mixture by blending heavy cream with egg yolks until silky smooth. Grate Parmesan cheese for later incorporation.
- Cooking Proteins: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear without movement to develop a golden crust. Add scallions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Pasta Integration: Cook fettuccine in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving some starchy cooking liquid. Reduce skillet heat, pour gochujang mixture, and simmer until slightly thickened. Introduce cream and Parmesan, stirring to create a glossy, pink sauce.
- Final Assembly: Gently fold pasta into the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved liquid. Garnish with remaining scallion snippets and additional Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut chicken and scallions uniformly for even cooking and professional presentation.
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve some starchy pasta water to help sauce cling perfectly and adjust consistency smoothly.
- Heat Control Matters: Maintain medium-high heat when searing chicken to develop golden-brown crust without burning.
- Sauce Harmony: Whisk gochujang mixture separately and blend cream mixture carefully to prevent sauce separation and ensure silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 781
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 568 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 198 mg