Ssamjang Chicken Spinach Orecchiette (Ssamjang Chicken Pasta)
Orecchiette is tossed with chicken and spinach in a creamy ssamjang sauce that is savory, nutty, and deeply umami.
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thigh into bite-size pieces; finely chop onion and garlic.
- 2
Boil orecchiette in salted water and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 3
Heat olive oil and sear chicken until lightly golden.
- 4
Add onion and garlic, then stir in ssamjang and milk over low heat to form sauce.
- 5
Add pasta, spinach, and pasta water, then toss 1-2 minutes to coat.
- 6
Turn off heat and finish with parmesan and black pepper.
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