Lemon Garlic Chicken Strips with Tender Potatoes
A wholesome one-pot dish featuring lemon-marinated chicken simmered with golden potatoes, fresh tomato, and onion. Quick, budget-friendly, and full of comforting flavour — perfect for busy weeknights.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 chicken breast, cut into strips
- 4 potatoes, cut into cubes
- 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Directions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with lemon juice, crushed garlic, crumbled stock cube and salt. Cover and marinate for 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and tomato for about 2 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
- 4
Stir in the potato cubes and add enough water to reach halfway up the ingredients. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20–25 minutes until the potatoes are very tender.
- 5
Adjust seasoning and serve hot straight from the pan.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a bay leaf during cooking for extra depth. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavours meld together.
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Same difficulty — Very Easy
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