Beach Street Lemon Chicken Linguine

Name: Beach Street Lemon Chicken Linguine
Prep time: 3 h 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 3 h 37 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 to 3 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 to 3 to 3 green onions; ¼ cup parsley; salt; black pepper; ½ to 1 to 1 cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; ⅓ cup lemon juice; ¼ cup parsley; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ pounds chicken breast

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Prep Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 37 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Beach Street Lemon Chicken Linguine

Iris Warren

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Beach Street Lemon Chicken Linguine combines tender chicken breast strips marinated in a savory mixture of olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, and soy sauce, cooked and then tossed with linguine coated in fresh lemon juice, zest, green onions, and parsley. The dish offers a balance of tangy lemon flavor and a mild heat from the Cajun seasoning, with grated Parmesan adding a creamy touch. It's a flavorful pasta meal that highlights bright citrus notes alongside well-seasoned chicken.

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Beach Street Lemon Chicken Linguine is a pasta dish centered on linguine tossed in a fresh lemon dressing of juice, zest, olive oil, green onions, and parsley. Prior to cooking, the chicken breast strips are marinated in a combination of olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, and soy sauce, infusing them with savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes. The marinated chicken is sautéed quickly until cooked through, then combined with the lemon-flavored pasta. The recipe finishes with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for richness and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

The lemon juice brightens the dish, and the Cajun seasoning adds gentle warmth without overpowering. The parsley and green onions provide fresh herbal notes, while the soy sauce lends a subtle umami depth to the marinade. This meal works well as a satisfying dinner that brings together citrus, spice, and creamy cheese in a balanced way.

Marinating the chicken for at least an hour allows the flavors to penetrate deeply and enhances juiciness during cooking. Adjusting the Cajun seasoning can tailor the spice level to preference. This linguine dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Pasta:

1 pound linguine spaghetti or fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 medium lemon, fresh
2 to 3 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1-2 medium lemons, fresh
2 to 3 to 3 green onions finely chopped (white and green parts)
¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
salt freshly ground
black pepper freshly ground
½ to 1 to 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Marinade:

½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic crushed or finely minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning see note
⅓ cup lemon juice from about 2-3 medium lemons, fresh
¼ cup parsley fresh, minced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced into 1/2-inch strips or bite-size pieces

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For the marinade, combine the olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, cajun seasoning, lemon juice, parsley, and soy sauce. Toss the marinade and chicken together in a shallow dish or ziploc bag. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour or up to 12 (better flavor the longer it marinades).
For the pasta, combine juice of one lemon, lemon zest, olive oil, green onions and fresh parsley together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cook pasta in lightly salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot off the heat. Pour the lemon juice/olive oil/green onion mixture over pasta and toss lightly to combine.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat; add the marinade AND the chicken to the skillet, moving the chicken pieces so they are in a single layer. Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
Add the pasta to the skillet with the chicken OR pour the chicken and cooked marinade over the pasta in the pot (whichever will fit the mixture best). Toss with Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken between 1 and 12 hours to develop flavor; longer marinating deepens taste.
The amount of Cajun seasoning can be adjusted to your desired heat level, but omitting it entirely is not recommended.
Fresh parsley and lemon zest contribute key bright flavors; use fresh rather than dried when possible.
The marinade ingredients ratio was increased over time to complement larger quantities of chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 638kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 766mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)