Spicy Thai Chicken Linguine - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups cilantro, leaves & stems, packed
    1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    2 garlic cloves
    1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1/2 cup olive oil
    3 tablespoons lime juice
    1 lb chicken breast, skinless boneless
    3/4 lb linguine
Preparation
    In a food processor, combine the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, salt oil, and lime juice. Process to a smooth puree.
    Transfer 1/4 cup of the puree to a shallow bowl, add hte chicken and toss.
    Broil the chicken about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until just done. About 8 minutes.
    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4 in slices across the grain.
    In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain.
    Toss the pasta with the chicken and remaining cilantro puree. Serve.

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