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Citrus Chicken Strips

17/11/2023

I’ll be happy to help you with the citrus chicken strips recipe. This dish combines the freshness of citrus with the delicacy of chicken for a light and aromatic result. Let’s see together what ingredients are needed and how to proceed.

Ingredients

  • 400 g chicken breast
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into thin strips, or “straccetti”. Set them aside.
  2. Wash the citrus fruits well. Grate some of their zest, making sure to take only the colored and fragrant part, avoiding the bitter white underneath. Squeeze the juice from the orange, lemon, and lime and set aside.
  3. Take a wide pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and brown a whole garlic clove, which you will then remove.
  4. Add the chicken strips to the pan and cook them over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
  5. Season the strips with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Lower the heat and add the citrus juice and grated zest.
  7. Let it cook for a few minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced, stirring occasionally to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors evenly.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked and the citrus sauce has thickened, remove the pan from the heat.
  9. If desired, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley to garnish before serving.

This recipe is quite simple and quick, perfect for a light yet flavorful lunch or dinner.

Fun Facts

It is said that the use of citrus fruits in cooking has very ancient roots and has been influenced, over the centuries, by trade and maritime explorations. Each citrus fruit adds a touch of freshness and fragrance that can awaken a dish. In this case, the citrus notes of lemon, orange, and lime create a pleasant contrast with the delicate flavor of the chicken.

If you wish to pair this dish with a wine, I would suggest a light and aromatic white, such as a Vermentino or a Sauvignon Blanc, which will complement the freshness of the citrus without overpowering the dish.