Chicken tagliata with herbs: The Secret for a Tender and Flavorful Chicken Tagliata
Food lovers, are you looking for a main course that is quick, light and full of flavor? I have the answer for you: the chicken tagliata with herbs! Forget the sad, dry chicken breast you’ve always cooked. Here, we turn it into a masterpiece of tenderness and aroma thanks to a simple but effective preparation. The secret is cooking the meat over moderate heat, adding a touch of white wine that keeps it moist and tasty. The aromatic herbs, like thyme and rosemary, add an unmistakable freshness that transforms a common ingredient into a restaurant-worthy dish. It’s the perfect idea for a last-minute dinner or for a light lunch, perhaps with a side of fresh vegetables. A dish that smells of summer and simplicity.
Aromas and Textures: The Perfect Combination for a Unique Flavor
The real strength of this chicken tagliata with herbs is the harmony of flavors that is created. The light, thin coating helps seal the meat’s juices, ensuring it remains tender inside. The addition of aromatic herbs, both in the coating and during cooking, gives off an aroma that fills the kitchen and foreshadows the dish’s intense flavor. The lemon thyme in particular adds a fresh, citrusy note that pairs beautifully with the chicken’s delicacy. The white wine, deglazed in the pan, not only loosens the cooking fond but also adds acidity to balance everything, creating a light, flavorful sauce. The result? A juicy, fragrant tagliata, ready to be served.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 378.02 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.39 (g) of which sugars 0.36 (g)
- Proteins 62.79 (g)
- Fat 6.66 (g) of which saturated 1.37 (g)of which unsaturated 1.15 (g)
- Fibers 0.88 (g)
- Sodium 94.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 340 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 — Chicken tagliata with herbs
- 14 oz chicken breast, cooked in pan (sliced)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- to taste thyme
- to taste rosemary
- to taste lemon thyme
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 dry white wine
Tools for tagliata
- Pan Lagostina Cucina Mediterranea Nonstick Aluminum Pan Ø 9.5 in, suitable for induction, gas and oven, Titanium Easy coating, ergonomic bakelite handle
- Oval plate H&H Eris Oval Porcelain Plate, 8.7 in, modern elegant design for serving dishes, beige
Preparation — Chicken tagliata with herbs
I used chicken tagliata, but if you can’t find it use 2 chicken breasts and slice them into thick slices with a very sharp knife.
Place the flour on a plate in an amount sufficient to coat all the chicken slices. Once breaded, sprinkle them with a mix of salt, pepper, and aromatic herbs. I used thyme and oregano, and during cooking I added lemon thyme and fresh rosemary.
In a pan pour a little extra virgin olive oil and let it heat over moderate heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken slices. Add the white wine little by little and the rest of the aromatic herbs. Cook over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, turning the meat occasionally to avoid drying it out, which could make it tough.
Once cooked, serve on a serving plate and garnish with additional aromatic herbs.

