CHICKEN CARBONARA
CHICKEN CARBONARA
CHICKEN CARBONARA

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 50g/2oz pancetta cubes
  • or smoked streaky bacon
  • chopped finely
  • 125g/4½oz chicken breast
  • cut into strips
  • 200g/7oz dried spaghetti
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • beaten
  • 2 free-range egg yolks
  • beaten
  • 75ml/2¾fl oz double cream
  • 75g/2¾oz Parmesan
  • grated
  • plus extra to serve
  • freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  • Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the pancetta and fry until crisp and golden-brown. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the chicken to the same pan and fry for 4-5 minutes
  • or until completely cooked through.
  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain
  • reserving a little of the cooking water.
  • Put the beaten eggs in a large bowl. Add the spaghetti to the eggs and a little of the reserved cooking water and mix well. Add the cream
  • Parmesan
  • cooked chicken and cooked pancetta cubes and stir to combine.
  • To serve
  • divide the pasta and sauce between two bowls. Top with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.