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Chicken Bucco

Chicken Bucco

Chicken Bucco is a quick and delicious dish featuring sautéed onion, garlic, and carrots in olive oil. Tomatoes, herbs, and seared chicken are added, creating a flavorful blend. The pan juices, reduced with water, bring everything together for a light and tasty meal, offering 325 calories per person with a balanced mix of protein and veggies.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1300 kcal
Best Season Summer
Ingredients
  • 1 chicken
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped sage
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lemon zest
  • Pepper
Instructions
  1. Wash and brush the carrots, then grate them.

  2. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.

  3. Blanch, peel, and seed the tomatoes.

  4. Sauté the onion, garlic, and carrots in a teaspoon of olive oil. Then add the tomatoes cut into pieces, zest, herbs, and pepper.

  5. While the vegetables are cooking, sear the chicken in a non-stick pan after removing the skin.

  6. Add the chicken to the vegetables with the pan juices deglazed in a little water.

  7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  8. Serving Suggestion
  9. Present Chicken Bucco on the main serving dish, arranging the vegetables and chicken pieces beautifully.

  10. Serve it over a bed of gently cooked rice for added generosity and an enhanced flavor experience.

  11. Garnish the dish with chopped parsley for a refreshing touch.

  12. Place a slice of lemon on the side for a hint of acidity.

  13. Serve it with fresh bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

  14. To enhance the presentation, sprinkle a little chopped olives or black olives over the dish.

Nutrition Facts
Fat 62%
Carbohydrates 27%
Calories 11per person

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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