Chicken Strips with Carrots and Zucchini

Here is the recipe to prepare delectable chicken strips with carrots and zucchini, a tasty and colorful variation of the classic dish.

Ingredients

• 300 g of chicken breast
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• White wine (about 100 ml)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• (Optional) Fresh rosemary or thyme

Preparation

1. Wash and clean the carrots and zucchini, then cut them into julienne strips or thin sticks.
2. Cut the chicken breast into strips, i.e., thin slices.
3. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add a crushed garlic clove to flavor the oil.
4. Remove the garlic and add the chicken. Brown the chicken over medium-high heat until well sealed and slightly golden.
5. Add the carrots and zucchini to the pan with the chicken and mix.
6. Salt and pepper to your taste, and if you like, add some chopped fresh rosemary or thyme.
7. Deglaze with white wine and cook for a few minutes until the alcohol has evaporated.
8. Lower the heat and cover the pan, letting it cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
9. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Your chicken strips with carrots and zucchini are ready to be enjoyed!

Curiosity

Strips, typically, are a quick and practical preparation, excellent for enhancing seasonal vegetables and bringing a complete and tasty dish to the table. The rapid cooking and deglazing with white wine are the secrets to keeping the chicken tender and the vegetables crispy.