Chicken Morsels with Radicchio and Pine Nuts

Here is the recipe for chicken morsels with radicchio and pine nuts, with an Italian touch in the way of preparing and presenting this dish.

Ingredients

• 500g of chicken breast
• 1 head of radicchio
• 50g of pine nuts
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• White wine for deglazing
• Fresh aromatic herbs (rosemary or thyme)
• Butter or oil for cooking

Preparation

1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into evenly sized morsels to ensure an even cooking.
2. Thoroughly wash the radicchio and cut it into not too thin strips.
3. In a large pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown. Then, remove them and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add some extra virgin olive oil or, if you prefer, a piece of butter. Sauté finely chopped garlic in it.
5. Add the chicken morsels and brown them evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. When the chicken is colored, deglaze with a splash of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate on high heat.
7. Add the radicchio to the pan and let it wilt slightly, until it has softened a bit.
8. At the end of cooking, remove the garlic if preferred and add the toasted pine nuts, mixing gently to blend the flavors.
9. Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh aromatic herbs.

Radicchio, with its slightly bitter taste, pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pine nuts and the simplicity of the chicken, creating a balanced and delicious dish. This dish can be accompanied by a side of roasted potatoes or a simple green salad.

Curiosity

Radicchio is a vegetable highly appreciated in Italian cuisine, especially in Northern Italy. Besides being used in salads, it is excellent cooked, as heat mitigates its bitterness, making it sweeter and more pleasant.