Olive Oil Spice Linguine and Chicken

For the Pasta:
1/2 box of whole wheat linguine
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 spoonful of thyme
1 pinch of paprika, optional
1 spoonful of oregano
1 spoonful of parsley flakes
2 pinches of crushed garlic
2 pinches of minced onion
2-4 shakes of black pepper or, with a grinder, 4 grinds of black pepper
Add salt to taste, optional


For the Chicken:
1 chicken breast, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 spoonful of thyme
1 pinch of paprika (optional)
1 spoonful of oregano
1 spoonful of parsley flakes
2 pinches of crushed garlic
2 pinches of minced onion
1-2 shakes of black pepper or, with a grinder, 2 grinds of black pepper

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and spices for the pasta; set aside.

Cut the chicken into cubes. In a Tupperware bowl, combine oil and spices for the chicken breast. Place the chicken in the Tupperware bowl and securely close the lid. Shake until chicken is evenly coated; set aside and let marinate for 1-2 hours.


Spray a medium-sized frying pan with cooking spray. Once the chicken is marinated, cook the chicken in a frying pan with the olive oil mixture. Cook until it is golden brown. Cover and stir occasionally.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once the water is at a rolling boil, throw in the pasta. After the pasta is fully cooked, throw in the oil and spices that were set aside for the pasta. Add chicken with cooked down olive oil-mix. Stir then serve!

**WARNING** Be cautious when cooking with oil. Oil has a tendency to pop and spritz all over the place so be careful not to burn yourself.