Shelly's Recipe

BOW TIES WITH ASIAN CHICKEN

Category: Pasta - Chicken

1 lb bow ties, mostaccioli or other medium pasta shapes
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey and lime juice
3 tsp Dijon mustard with seeds
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup chicken broth or pasta cooking liquid
2 small red bell pepper, cored, seed and thinly sliced lengthwise
6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
Pepper and chopped parsley

Stir together first 4 ingredients in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Add chicken pieces and turn until coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken and marinade to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until chicken is heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and pour in the chicken broth.

Prepare pasta according to directions, drain thoroughly and return to pot, add the contents of the skillet, and the sautéed vegetables. Heat to simmering over low heat. Toss and add pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley.