CHICKEN BITES ALLA PIZZAIOLA, the main course that wins everyone over

Chicken bites alla pizzaiola for a tasty and flavorful main course. The recipe I want to tell you about today is a very simple recipe with chicken breast. Tender bites immersed in a delicious sauce that’s impossible not to mop up, and it’s also great for dressing a good plate of pasta. Few and simple ingredients for a dish that always wins everyone over at the table. When I choose to prepare a meat-based main course, I often opt for chicken, a light and delicate meat that lends itself to a thousand and more different preparations. If you also love chicken, this is a recipe not to be missed. Let’s head to the kitchen and prepare Chicken alla pizzaiola together.

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chicken bites alla pizzaiola
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
159.06 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 159.06 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 5.96 (g) of which sugars 0.14 (g)
  • Proteins 20.67 (g)
  • Fat 6.46 (g) of which saturated 1.16 (g)of which unsaturated 1.35 (g)
  • Fibers 1.22 (g)
  • Sodium 208.19 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 170 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Tomato Chicken Bites

  • 0.88 lbs chicken breast
  • 2.12 oz black olives (pitted)
  • 0.35 cup flour
  • 0.63 cup tomato passata
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion (small)
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • to taste salt
  • 1 sprig basil

How to prepare Chicken alla pizzaiola

  • Cut the chicken breast into strips or bites. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle the flour over them. Mix so that the chicken is well floured on all sides.

  • Pour 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil into a pan. Add the thinly sliced onion and the chicken.

  • Brown the chicken over medium heat, turning it frequently with a wooden spoon.

  • Pour the tomato passata and mix well. Add a pinch of salt, the black olives, capers, and oregano. Stir and cover with a lid.

  • Lower the heat and let the chicken cook on low for 10-12 minutes, turning it occasionally with a wooden spoon. At the end of cooking, for a delightful aroma, add some roughly torn basil leaves.
    See you tomorrow with a new recipe, hugs, Loredana

Loredana’s Tips

If you have leftover chicken, store it in a container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days

For a special flavor, you can add 40 grams of grated Parmesan or small pieces of mozzarella in the last minutes of cooking

Don’t miss the recipe for Beer Chicken with Bacon

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