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Italian Chicken with Tomatoes & Chickpeas

Cultural Context

Originating from the rustic kitchens of Italy, Italian Chicken with Tomatoes & Chickpeas highlights the Mediterranean's love for simple, wholesome ingredients. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting family meal, showcasing the harmony of chicken with legumes and vibrant tomatoes. Today, variations can be found globally, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its core essence of flavor and nourishment.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4-500 g petto di pollo
280 g cous cous
2 zucchine
1 peperone
olio extravergine di oliva (q.b.)
salsa di soia (q.b..)
sape (q.b.)

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while canned crushed tomatoes are often more affordable.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Skinless chicken breasts are leaner, while bone-in thighs can be more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Tagliare le zucchine e il peperone a pezzettini.

2

Trasferire le verdure in una padella, aggiungere un filo d’olio, un po’ di sale e rosolarle a fiamma viva per una decina di minuti.

3

Tagliare a pezzettini (delle stesse dimensioni delle verdure) le fettine di petto di pollo.

4

Rosolare il petto di pollo in padella per 10-15 minuti aggiungendo qualche cucchiaio di salsa di soia per insaporirlo.

5

Pesare il cous cous, trasferirlo in una ciotola e aggiungere acqua bollente salata nelle proporzioni riportate sulla confezione del cous cous. Coprire con pellicola trasparente e lasciar riposare 5 minuti.

6

Sgranare il cous cous con la forchetta, quindi aggiungere le verdure e il pollo preparati in precedenza.

7

Mescolare il cous cous con pollo e verdure e lasciarlo raffreddare. Può essere servito sia caldo che freddo che a temperatura ambiente.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-basedpescatariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Pollo con Pomodori e Ceci
Local Name: Pollo Italiano con Pomodori e Ceci

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