Chicken Straccetti with Curry

Chicken Straccetti with Curry is a flavorful dish that combines the Italian tradition of “straccetti”, which are finely cut pieces of meat, with the exotic flavors of curry. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 400 g of chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon of curry powder
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 200 ml of cooking cream or coconut milk for a more exotic version
• 1 small onion
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnishing

Preparation

1. Cut the chicken breast into “straccetti”, which means thin strips.
2. Thinly slice the onion and fry it in a pan with extra virgin olive oil until it becomes translucent.
3. Add the chicken strips to the pan with the onion and sauté until they are golden brown on all sides.
4. Sprinkle the curry on the chicken, add salt and pepper, and stir well to evenly flavor the strips.
5. Pour the cooking cream or coconut milk into the pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
6. If the sauce is too thick, you can add some water to achieve the desired consistency.
7. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
8. Serve the Chicken Straccetti with Curry hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Curiosity

Curry is a blend of spices originating from the Indian subcontinent. Each curry blend can have a different composition, including spices such as turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili, and many others. In Italy, the use of curry has spread primarily in the creation of “fusion” dishes that combine typical elements of Italian cuisine with this exotic spice mix.

Remember that, if you prefer a more or less intense flavor of curry, you can adjust the amount of spices according to your personal taste. Enjoy your meal!