Dinnertime. The time to feed the crowds. This time, you don’t need to worry about dinner too much, since I already have you sorted.
So let us shed some light on this amazing Lemon Risotto with Chicken, Mushrooms and Chives.
I love risotto. From the ease of cooking to the mouthwatering result – cooking risotto is a calming and relaxed activity. Well, it should be.
Start off by prepping all your ingredients in serving bowls and a good tip – keep the stock warm, I suggest using a small saucepan on a gentle simmer next to your risotto dish. This ensures an even temperature as you slow cook the rice.
Slow and steady, right.
Add the stock little by little to your pot, and only add more liquid once it has been absorbed by the rice. Don’t crank up the heat too much, a medium heat setting is sufficient.
Proof is in the pudding.
Not really, you aren’t making rice pudding after all – risotto rice should be al dente when done, you must be able to ‘bite’ into it.
Now let’s talk about the flavors here. I decided to grill some chicken tenders in butter with seasoning and a few pinches of chili flakes.
I also sauteed mushrooms and used dried porcini mushrooms in this dish as well – just love the earthy tones from the mushrooms that pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the risotto. Top it off with fresh chives and of course, loads of Parmesan.
Did you get that? Now, make your shopping list and enjoy a hearty dinner with the fam – don’t forget the wine!
| Prep Time | 15 min |
| Cook Time | 30 min |
| Servings | servings |
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1,5 cups risotto rice
- 1,5 liter chicken stock
- 1 lemon juices and zest retained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups sliced chicken tenders or 2 chicken breasts - cut in strips
- salt and black pepper to season
- pinch chili flakes
- 2 cups chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms soaked in hot water for 15min
- 100 gr grated parmesan
- handful finely chopped chives
- season to taste
Ingredients
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- First off, get those dried porcini mushrooms soaking in hot water before you start - 15 min should be fine.
- Then, in a medium sized pot, heat the butter and olive oil and saute the onion and garlic.
- Once translucent, add the rice and allow to fry a little. Add the wine. Stir.
- Once the wine is cooked through, add a ladle of stock and turn the heat down to a simmer.
- Once the stock is absorbed, add more as you go, stirring as you go to loosen the starch into creamy goodness.
- Once all the stock is absorbed, after about 15 minutes, taste test to see if your rice is cooked. It should still be all dente when it's done. Season and add the lemon juice and zest. Mix through.
- Meanwhile, heat the next bit butter and olive oil and fry the chicken with chili flakes and seasoning until done. Remove from pan.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and dried porcini (with its liquid) and saute until soft.
- Lastly, bring your dish together by adding the chicken, cooked mushrooms and Parmesan. Give it a mix through and garnish with fresh chives.
