Chicken strips with radicchio
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 361
- Carbohydrates g 13.1
- of which sugars g 13.1
- Protein g 39.8
- Fats g 16.6
- of which saturated fat g 2.64
- Fiber g 3.8
- Cholesterol mg 97
- Sodium mg 363
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
- Note + the time for marinating the chicken
PRESENTATION
Straccetti di pollo al radicchio is this super tasty chicken and radicchio dish from the Veneto region. I mean, it's perfect for busy nights or even a chill weekend lunch. What makes it really stand out? Italian chicken recipes here use simple ingredients—like marinated white meat, lemon zest, and fresh spices—to keep everything moist and light.
The chicken is sliced into thin strips and marinated, soaking up all those good flavors. Before it hits the pan, of course. And adding radicchio? It gives a tender texture with that slightly bitter bite. It's a clever way to sneak in veggies for the kids. The bright colors and hint of lemon make it feel special. Folks in Veneto love pairing it with rice pilaf for something more filling. And listen, the golden lemon zest on top—looks and smells fantastic.
Sometimes, you'll catch little twists on this chicken with radicchio concept, like extra lemon for a more tangy version or keeping it quick with a fast pan-cook. The radicchio really shines, especially when it gets crispy around the edges in the pan—everyone loves that. Thing is, this is one of those easy chicken dinner ideas that doesn't feel heavy. So you can enjoy it without feeling too full, which is great.
Plus, if you're on the hunt for quick chicken recipes or just want some weeknight variety, this fits right in. You get all the good stuff—lean protein, veggies, and that fresh lemon pop. That's the beauty of healthy chicken meals from northern Italy: they're simple, bright, and let each ingredient shine. Whether feeding picky eaters or just craving something different, this dish brings a lot of flavor to the table without much fuss. Really, really good stuff.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for the chicken
- Chicken breast 1.5 lbs (650 g)
- Radicchio 14.1 oz (400 g) - long
- White onions 1 cup (150 g)
- Brown sugar ⅛ cup (30 g)
- Water ½ cup (100 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 ¼ tsp (10 g)
- For the marinade
- Extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp (50 g)
- Thyme 2 sprigs
- Marjoram 2 sprigs
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon peel 1 - (untreated)
How to prepare Chicken strips with radicchio
To prepare the chicken strips with radicchio, take the chicken breast, cut it in half 1 removing any fat parts and the central bone; with a knife, cut thin strips 2. In a baking dish, pour the oil 3,
add the thyme and marjoram leaves 4 and season with salt 5 and pepper 6.
Grate the zest of an untreated lemon 7 and then place the chicken strips side by side in the baking dish so that the marinade is distributed evenly 8; cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours 9.
Wash the radicchio with plenty of fresh running water; remove the base 10, cut it in half 11, remove the hard rib 12 and
then cut it into strips lengthwise 13. Clean and finely chop the onion 14, let it wilt over low heat in a large non-stick pan with oil for 5 minutes 15.
Add the water 16, the brown sugar 17, cooking for another 5 minutes. Also add the sliced radicchio and cook for 2 minutes, raising the heat 18.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and add it to the vegetables 19. Cook for 2-3 minutes, and when the chicken browns, turn off the heat 20. Finally, you can serve and enjoy your chicken strips with radicchio 21.