Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken

Garlic Butter Spaghetti and Chicken

Chicken:

1/2 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp oil sunflower or canola
2 tsp garlic minced
1 Tbsp brown sugar
salt black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, optional

Spaghetti:

1/3 lb spaghetti
3 Tbsp butter
2 tsp garlic minced
salt pepper to taste
grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Season chicken breast with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Place in well oiled porcelain or pyrex baking dish.
2. In a small pan, heat butter and oil, add garlic and cook for just a few seconds. Do not allow garlic to brow or it will taste bitter.
3. Add brown sugar and mix.
4. Cover chicken breast with this mixture. Bake at about 175 C (350 F) for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
5. In the meantime cook spaghetti in salted water and drain.
6. In a pan, melt butter, add garlic and cook for a few seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Add spaghetti and toss well to combine.
7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).