Lemon strips, a tasty and quick second course to prepare for everyday family dinners, or with last-minute guests. A very simple recipe that always pleases everyone, young and old. I had already prepared lemon chicken strips some time ago, but in a pan. Today, however, I bring you the version with the pressure cooker. A quick variant, perfect for those with less time to spend in the kitchen.
The recipe is very similar, but with some precautions, given the use of the pressure cooker. A fragrant second course with a delicious creamy sauce, perfect for the classic bread dipping. As an alternative to chicken, you can also use another type of white meat of your choice. And now, let’s go to the kitchen together because the lemon strips in the pressure cooker will be cooked in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3People
- Cooking methods: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 267.16 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.49 (g) of which sugars 0.70 (g)
- Proteins 25.02 (g)
- Fat 14.71 (g) of which saturated 9.29 (g)of which unsaturated 5.39 (g)
- Fibers 0.18 (g)
- Sodium 936.11 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 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
- 11 oz chicken breast
- 3.5 oz butter
- 3 tbsp white wine
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp water
- all-purpose flour (as needed)
- salt (as needed)
Tools
- Pressure Cooker
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Citrus Juicer
Steps
First, cut the chicken breast into 3/4 inch strips, if not already done by your trusted butcher. Then, transfer the strips to a bowl and coat them well on all sides with flour.
Separately, melt the butter in the open cooker. Then add the meat, making sure to shake off the excess flour, and brown it for a few minutes over high heat until it forms a golden crust on the surface.
Then, pour in the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate. Next, add the water and lemon juice. Season with salt and close the pot. Bring it to maximum heat and, from the start of the whistle, cook for 5 minutes over low heat. After the cooking time, gradually release the steam and open the pot.
After the cooking time, gradually release the steam and open the pot. The lemon chicken strips in the pressure cooker are ready to be served.
Storage and Tips for Lemon Strips
This second course can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQs Questions and Answers for Lemon Strips
Can I use turkey instead of chicken?
Yes, of course, you can substitute chicken with turkey.
