Category: Weeknight Dinners

Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Angel Hair Pasta

This bright and flavorful pasta is especially suited to warm summer evenings, but can be enjoyed any time of year. It pairs perfectly with a crisp, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio).

Total cook time is probably around an hour, but can be shortened to 30 minutes by using rotisserie or pre-made grilled chicken from the deli section at the grocery store.

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Lemon & Pistachio Pesto Pasta

This variation on Pesto Genovese gets a jolt of acidity from the addition of lemon juice and zest, and uses a 50/50 blend of pistachio nuts and pine nuts (both are tree nuts), lending a unique color and luscious flavor to the dish. It also comes together quickly, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Best of all, it can be made in advance – up to a week ahead of time; simply drizzle some additional olive oil on top and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata

This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory and tangy pan sauce over angel hair pasta.

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Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Traditionally made with pork (in Japanese Tonkatsu) – this quick and easy version is made using chicken cutlets. Less than an hour start to finish, it makes for a great weeknight meal. Best of all, the cutlets keep well for a few days and can be reheated in the oven (or air-fryer) for additional meals later on in the week.

Serve with steamed rice and Katsu Sauce (which is like Japanese BBQ Sauce – recipe included in this post!)

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