If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and tasty main course, chicken strips alla pizzaiola are the perfect choice! Tender chicken bites wrapped in a fragrant tomato sauce, oregano, and gooey provola: just a few simple ingredients with an irresistible flavor. In less than half an hour, you’ll have a dish that wins over the whole family — ideal for everyday dinners when you want to prepare something good without spending hours in the kitchen.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 400.81 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.37 (g) of which sugars 0.19 (g)
- Proteins 37.07 (g)
- Fat 25.43 (g) of which saturated 10.62 (g)of which unsaturated 12.96 (g)
- Fibers 1.40 (g)
- Sodium 556.95 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 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
- 10.5 oz chicken (deboned thighs or breast)
- 5.3 oz tomato puree
- 2 oz provola cheese
- oregano
- basil
- rice flour (or other flour)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Frying Pan
- Cutting Board
Preparation
Clean the meat by removing any veins, bones, or fatty parts. I used deboned and skinned thighs, but other chicken parts like the classic breast work too.
Cut the chicken into strips and coat them in rice flour (or another flour of your choice).
Heat a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil, add the strips, and brown them over high heat for a few minutes (1), season with salt and pepper.
Add the tomato puree and a handful of oregano (2). Lower the heat slightly and cook the meat: if you used breast, it will take just a few minutes, you’ll need a few more if you chose thighs.
Finally, add the provola, cut into small cubes (3). Put a lid on and let it cook for just a moment, just enough time to melt it.
Chicken strips alla pizzaiola are ready, add a few leaves of basil and serve hot… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
If the bottom dries out too much, you can add some broth or hot water.
You can replace provola with scamorza or mozzarella for pizza in the same amount.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I prepare the strips in advance?
Given the quick preparation, I recommend making them fresh. However, if you want to get ahead, you can cook the meat with the tomato in advance and then add the cheese before serving.
