Lemon Chicken Strips

Lemon chicken strips are a simple and tasty dish that combines the freshness of lemon with the tenderness of chicken. Here is the recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 400 g of chicken breast
• Flour, as needed for dredging the chicken
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 100 ml of chicken or vegetable broth
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation

1. Cut the chicken breast into strips, i.e., thin and elongated pieces.
2. Lightly dredge the chicken strips in flour.
3. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with the garlic clove and the sprig of rosemary. Once the garlic is golden, remove it together with the rosemary.
4. Add the floured chicken strips to the pan and brown them over medium-high heat until they are well cooked and crispy on the outside.
5. Deglaze with lemon juice, grate some lemon zest over the meat (be careful not to overdo it to avoid making the dish too bitter).
6. Add the chicken broth, lower the flame, and let it cook for a few minutes so that the chicken is flavored and the sauce slightly reduces.
7. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
8. Serve the lemon chicken strips sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Curiosity

Citrus fruits, and lemon in particular, are often used in Mediterranean cuisine to add a note of freshness and to counteract the sometimes “heavy” flavor of meats. In this dish, lemon not only adds flavor but also helps to make the meat softer and more digestible.