Chicken Strips with Saffron and Zucchini

Chicken strips with saffron and zucchini are a light and colorful dish, with a touch of Italian flavor given by the saffron, a spice much loved in Italian cuisine, especially in Milanese risotto. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 400 g of chicken breast
• 2-3 medium zucchini
• 1 sachet of saffron powder
• Flour as needed to dust the chicken strips
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper as needed
• A pinch of chili pepper (optional)
• Vegetable broth or water as needed
• Chopped fresh parsley (for garnishing)

Preparation

1. Cut the chicken breast into strips. Lightly flour the strips.
2. Wash and cut the zucchini into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
3. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and brown a clove of garlic.
4. Remove the garlic and add the chicken strips. Let them cook until they are well-browned on all sides, then salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they slightly soften.
6. Dissolve the sachet of saffron in a little hot vegetable broth or water and pour the liquid into the pan with the chicken and zucchini.
7. Cook over medium-low heat until the liquid has slightly reduced and the chicken is fully cooked.
8. If you like, add a pinch of chili pepper to give the dish a bit of spice.
9. Enjoy the chicken strips while they’re hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Curiosity

Saffron is known not only for its distinctive aroma and the bright yellow color it gives to dishes, but also for its beneficial properties. It is an antioxidant and has been used in cooking for millennia. In this recipe, it gives the chicken strips an elegant and unique note.

I hope you like this recipe and that it introduces you to the pleasure of delicate flavors united by the intense aroma of saffron. Bon appetit!