Calabrian chili pasta (salad?)

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**RECIPE, FEEDS AT LEAST FOUR**
2 big chicken breasts
1/2 lb (227g) pasta (or more if you want more/cheaper food)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
2 shallots
1 orange
crushed Calabrian chili paste or another mild chili paste (I used 2-3 huge heaped spoonfuls)
a few garlic cloves
a few sprigs of parsley
salt
pepper
olive oil
butter (optional)
Butterfly the chicken breasts, season heavily with salt and pepper. Get a wide frying pan really hot, put in a good film of oil and brown the chicken on both sides until it's just done on the inside.
Perhaps while the chicken is going, peel and chop the garlic and shallots, cut the tomatoes in half and zest the orange. To make a gremolata garnish, take maybe a third of your garlic and chop it up fine with the zest and the parsley.
When the chicken is done, take it out to a plate. Put in the shallots and the tomatoes, use the water that comes out to deglaze the pan. Now would be a good time to get your pasta cooking in salted boiling water.
When the tomatoes are just starting to fall apart, stir in the garlic and cook for a minute, then juice in the orange and cook until the liquid starts to look thick and saucy. Kill the heat, and when the bubbling stops you could melt in some butter - I did a tablespoon, but you could use a lot more. Season with pepper.
Pour the resting juices from the chicken into the sauce, slice the meat into bite-size pieces and move to the sauce. Drain the pasta when done and drop it into the sauce. Stir in the chili paste to taste (I used 2-3 big scoops), taste for seasoning and add salt etc if necessary.
Plate and garnish with the gremolata. Works even better as a cold pasta salad the next day, imho.

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Honestly, this is one of the best, most practical and still extremely healthy internet meals I've seen in a while. Great job Lauren and Adam.

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Simple enough it might make it into my rotation of things, LOVE stuff like this! Methods > recipes any day (hence my love of Adam and Glen&Friends).

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Add some fresh arugula there at the end for extra healthinews and intestine digestion, I think it needs some more vegs to be considered healthy, maybe some broccoli too.

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@@papasmamas1 arugula would be great with this, but properly al dente pasta that is also cooled ends up being loaded with resistant starch

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[@matthew_1977]

What also can improve the garlic taste in a dish is a Chinese cooking technique of adding half your garlic in to cook, and saving the other half raw to add in at the end.

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Oh! That’s what I do! Good to know it’s a time honoured technique 😅

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I LOVE this technique in my potato and leek / random vegetable soups. I also do it with half of the onions. Figured this out after watching Dan Souza talking about cauliflower cooking times and flavors.

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No, you put in the right amount to cook. You then put the right amount in at the end again. Then you lick the jar clean.

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Gold and silver garlic, is the technical Cantonese term!

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[@EwgenijBelzmann]

I don't know what type of Calabrian chilli paste you've got, but the one I got burns you going in, going out, and then in the afterlife once you're dead. A knife edge of it is enough for a pot of soup.

[@Shadeadder]

I was thinking the same thing. I have whole calabrian chiles packed in oil and they pack a fire-y punch, only need one or two to add some pleasant kick to a dish. I imagine it depends on how much of the seeds are included in the particular paste recipe of a given brand.

[@100PercentJoseph]

i find they vary a lot. the stuff i can get from caputo's runs pretty hot, whereas trader joe's bomba paste is generally more mild

[@supernintendo182]

Yeah this was a tongue-torcher when I made it. Thankfully it mellowed out in the fridge, maybe after the spice permeated throughout the dish overnight.

[@bzymek7054]

I've been watching your videos for almost 4 years now and I'm happy to hear that you came around to garlic that's not cooked completely. It always bothered me why would someone use garlic, but cook it until it's loses its pungency - like that's the best part of the garlic

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It depends on what you want - I absolutely love the smell and taste of roasted garlic, that's often very present where pizzas are baked. But something like Chimichuri is really great, too, with its pungency. In any case, you need a lot of it in your life, let's settle with that! ;⁠-⁠)

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Several of his soup videos throw raw minced garlic in right at the very end. He clearly liked uncooked garlic before as well, just in specific uses.

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[@SandraudigaVali]

Used to work under an italian chef that, among many other things, made his own calabrian style chili paste. Many a great staff meals were had at that place

[@michaelrosamilia3681]

It's a lot easier to zest an orange or lemon with the grater on top of the fruit. The lip is there so the tool can catch the zest as you rub it back and forth as you rotate the fruit underneath. Much faster that way. I'm grateful to Chef Jean-Pierre for teaching me that.

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I find uit easier to drag the microplane along he surface of the lemon or orange from pole to pole. If the lemon has one of those little nubs sticking out the pole end, cut it off so it wont be in the way. Manipulate the tool, not the object you are using it on. The only exception is when I am trying to scatter the fine threads of zest directly across a surface.

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I've made this several times since it was posted. It hits the two important qualities for a meal I can take with me to work: I can make it the night before, and it's great cold. Thanks for the awesome recipe.

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I love the flavor combination of tomato and orange! My aunt made a tomato soup with orange peel a while back, it was absolutely delicious. I love your videos by the way, im watching every new one coming out.

[@tyghe_bright]

I recently bought tomato vinegar--and it's SO GOOD for turning a warm pasta dish into a pasta salad.

[@justicesportsman6020]

those crushed Calabrian chili peppers are amazing!!! They're my new addiction, I put it on everything. Can't wait to try this recipe!

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Let’s get this out onto a tray. Nice.

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Man I love MRE meals.

[@twojuiceman]

I made this, and it was excellent! The only change I would make is blanching and peeling the tomatos before adding them to the pan. They don't cook for long enough for the skins to soften up. Other than that, no notes!

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I'm down for these more low key recipes. Especially during the summer.

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

I recently started making “Mexican pasta”. For the pasta sauce I use Mexican salsas that’s tomato OR tomatillo base though usually with both. Basically pasta, chicken, and salsa. So delicious

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Man I love Adam for videos like this. Something that tastes great, looks great and it's really easy to make even after long day

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My garlic trick is to divide into thirds and start each about 30-45 seconds apart. Some gets toasty and some stays more raw and fresh so you get the whole range of flavors. Works great for white clam sauce for linguine.

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Gremolata is one of the best things you’ve introduced me to

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I would say no at this point. He is trying to cut back on how much Internet work he does, and the podcast requires more research than you might expect. I do miss it tho, I wish he would.

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​@@tatehilliard2141 which episodes are your favorite? Looking for recommendations when I get enough time to listen to longer form content

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@alexanderwatson9845 Not the person you replied to, buuuut... I loved the episodes about: why we love things so hot/cold, wtf is hearty, why is European butter so much better, screaming tomatoes, on jack and diane influencing food culture Just to name a few!

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1:26 A+ filmography and edit right there That's as clean as you can make it with the natural light from the window. Excellent job.

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This looks like it could be the recipe that converts me to liking pasta salad. Super excited to try this one!

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I too had the same thought when he brought his old board out

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From what I understand plastic matter isn't THAT bad when it's big pieces, between micro and millimetre. I'd say it's not as bad as nanoparticles?

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Ive been using wooden ones for a long as I've been cooking personally

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That recipe look absolutely delicious and the sheer improvisation potential is bonkers. I'll be cooking that soon enough. ✌️

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0:36 Gym chickens and 'Juiced' chickens: ' 🐓🏋‍♂ and🐓💉 '

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What a crazy coincidence, I just developed a very recent and very strong obsession with calabrian chilies. Thank you Adam

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1:39 Georgia’s influence on Adam really shining through there 😂

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Adam the best way to cut cherry tomatoes is lay out five and place your hand over them and then saw through them horizontally all at once

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Please more of these. The HARDEST thing about losing weight has been eating food worth eating.

[@robertroy8803]

I learned about Calabrian chili paste from it being used a lot in my Blue Apron boxes, and I love it! I don't go for very spicy but it has a special flavor to it where the spice is not too much. Good stuff and this looks like an awesome recipe :)

[@nanoflower1]

My only exposure to Calabrian chili was with Mezetta's sauce. I think it now their plum tomato sauce. Absolutely one of the best pasta sauces I ever had.

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​​@@nanoflower1Mezetta's always impresses me - I didn't have them at my grocery stores growing up but everything I've gotten from them where I live now has been great. Except maybe their giardinera. I think their recipe must be from a different region than I like (Racconto is my pick for that).

[@spinni81]

I just made this. It will be tonights dinner as a salad but I tried it when it was still warm, very good stuff. I made a few adjustsments, though. I swapped the orange for a lemon (zest for the gremolata, juice for the sauce) and a lime (just the juice) because there are people in my household who don't like oranges. And I fried the garlic a little longer in the chicken fat. I think the contrast of milder browned garlic and fresh garlic in the gremolata is great. I couldn't find mild calabrian chili paste or any other chili paste that wasn't ajvar. However, I have really hot calabrian chili paste. I used 2 teaspoons and it's plenty spicy.

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such an awesome recipe, much love as always adam :D

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A post gym meal that isn't sad is actually a great idea and I would love more

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easy w adam. recipe easy to make and tasted delicious

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You already tried it?

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@@PGproductionsHD yeah. Tastes good as cold left overs too

[@Mobin92]

As a warning, that chili paste is usually absolutely NOT mild!

[@shethjrebbell]

100%. Tried this recipe Day 1 and was blown away by how spicy it was. Far and away not mild. Delicious, but my spouse did not eat it.

[@nathanong]

I am currently crying while eating my version of this meal, I should have read the comments sooner 😭

[@nazzkid23]

I'll be using that garlic tip from now on! I love a good strong garlic flavour :)

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That cutting board is a real one

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I will try this with some tofu. Hey Adam, I just did some heavy duty cleaning on a cooking appliance, I was wondering if you had any vids or tips on deep cleaning some old pots and pans or electric coils, etc.? The grime isn't too difficult to get rid of but the baked on char can be. Would be neat to see your scientific approach to see which method is best for each type of scenario.

[@mr.random3943]

I love calabrian cuisine! Super tasty & spicy ... probably the spiciest in europe (kind of a strange outlier, that your paste wasn't that spicy). You have to try 'Nduja

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This is an excellent ad for that pan, goddamn. Also, an excellent video as usual. No one even comes close on recipes, and I do even mean Kenji with absolutely 0 shade on him. He's obviously excellent.

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I keep looking at that pan and thinking, at least I'd not be investing in crypto

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This recipe looks awesome, cant wait to try it

[@FunSam]

Instead of cutting the grape tomatoes one by one, you can place a bunch between 2 lids to hold them in place and send your knife through horizontally, similar to how you butterfly the chicken. Of course, it's 2 more dirty dishes to clean, so, you do you.

[@Epicdps]

Does Adam wash his hands before he uses his salt vessel and pepper grinder after touching raw chicken?

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I’ll be adding this to my collection for sure

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Definitely going to make this, my wife will love it!

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Hey! Have you tried Sisig? It's a thrice-cooked pork dish popular here in the Philippines. Basically you boil some Pork Maskara or Jowl in some spices (like Star Anise, Peppercorns, Ginger, etc..), then grill and chop them, and saute and cook it with onions, chillies, and a fried egg on top. I would love for you to talk about it your thoughts while cooking it on a future video, hopefully.

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Looks like a GREAT dish!

[@ChuckYoung-l9g]

Fantastic, thank you! Great with shrimp too!

[@murphygreen8484]

Is it weird that I will probably skip eating it hot entirely? That looks like an amazing cold pasta salad

[@RampagingChipmunk]

Ah the classic Ragusea butterflied chicken technique. If there was a Ragusea bingo card, that would definitely be on it.

[@jayceugithapia7915]

I make this so often, but never tried orange. I also like to combine calabrian chilies and pesto as a sauce, or substitute roasted hatch for the calabrian.

[@bordershader]

I bought some steel pans 25 years ago and I love them to bits. Still rock solid. Best thing I kept after my divorce!

[@ParsnipCelery]

Definitely going to make this.

[@fnhs90]

I'd recommend searing in a oven safe skillet, turn, put skillet with chicken in 180 degree oven for 8-10 minutes depending on the size. So easy, and no need to use cutting board. Just season in package, into skillet, into oven. Rest for 5-10 minutes

[@RocRizzo]

Calabrian chilies are known for their heat and flavor. IMNSHO, the best in the world!

[@colinjones2205]

Love your content Mr. Ragusea 😃

[@samaahanafy2501]

that actually tasted very good. thanksss

[@goldensunrayspone]

as for chicken doneness, you can also turn the heat down to medium low to slowly increase the internal temp without burning the outside

[@smam7667]

I’m def going to make this, it seems soooooo goood.

[@MattSimmonsSysAdmin]

I stir with the saucy end of the spoon because it contains a touch of oil that helps the pasta water not boil over.

[@KorraTransPhoenix]

OMG that looks amazing!

[@KitchenSuri]

calabrian chili is the most delicious and versatile.

[@Pixel-tl6fo]

For cherry tomatoes, if you don't care how even it slices, you can hold several under your palm flat on the cutting board and cut horizontally to cut several in halfish in one go.

[@Oshan373]

Good to see someone else coming to the garlic saving realization of just cooking it less.

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It's over. Adam finally got got by Big Colander

[@qwerty_and_azerty]

He’s been seasoning the same cutting board since the first video!

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Thank you adam, i am watching you for so long, i was really worried for you. I hope the videos that are coming up are an indication of an upwards trend in your health. You always seemed like a friend to me, may the best be happening to you

[@mkgeetha]

Looking good Adam !!

[@s0rc3]

I really like the trader joes calabrian chili paste and it seems much more reasonably priced than the other options i see

[@colinz226]

1:39 Oh man that's a throwback and a half! I miss the early internet. Twas a simpler time

[@JoGurk]

Aint nobody got time for that was so not early internet

[@AA_21861]

Made something similar with Trader Joe's Italian Bamba sauce which is made with calabrian peppers (not a plug - that was just the first time I discovered Calabrian peppers). Life changing. Also works with Harissa sauce.

[@hw7515]

Finally some recipe content

[@scottroberts3158]

And a great man once said "Lets get that out onto a tray. Nice!!"

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Adam is looking like a whole meal now. When are going to get a "Adam Ragusea the best snack" video?

[@DivisibleByWaffle]

Gonna try this tomorrow with sambal oelek. Hell yeah!

[@Corzappy]

Finding recipes that have lots of pepper flavor without ranking top 10 on the scale of pain and suffering is truly a rarity.

[@chriscook509]

If you want to next level your chicken, do it like Ethan Chaboulski... salt 1% a day before. Then coat in mayo and seasonings before pan frying. Game changer!!

[@Nikki0417]

I've never heard of Calabrian chili paste. Now, I want to try it but just a little (I'm a wimp with spicy food).

[@Skibididoober]

i love watching ur vids even tho i never cook

[@pthethird]

You can use a little bit from the pasta water for a nice starchy sauce.

[@kingonion2102]

You can also switch the chili paste with sundried tomatoes and sriracha. Works wonders

[@bluephreakr]

The chicken and peppers can be _entirely_ replaced with 'nduja; spicy Calabrian _spreadable_ pork sausage made with that very pepper. Check out Pasta Grammar's video about it some time.

[@Great_Olaf5]

I have a big advantage with chicken. Namely, I have a taste for chicken that most would consider overcooked. I hear people talk about meat falling apart and get nauseous, I want it to gage some firmness to it.

[@tompagano9015]

Fantastic looking recipe. Great for leftovers. I read about seasoning stainless steel pans?

[@charlesleist552]

Made and enjoyed 👌. A little orange forward, maybe only half the orange. Otherwise, very bright with great depth.

[@wormulous]

Ive been doing the whole, cut the tail of the chicken breast off and then butterflying the top method. Keeps things more consistent i feel. Either way love chili and recently moved heart burn medicine. Also really want a made in carbon steel pan, but i have about 20 other pans and cant personally pull the trigger yet because that absurd.

[@jaro09]

Just in time for lunch, I just love this parasocial relationship 😊

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

For more non-sad post workout meals you might have a look at you colleague Ethan Chlebowskis work, Adam. He really excels in that particular area of cooking.

[@pyzikscott]

Love cold leftover pasta!