Desidero-style halal lemon chicken (a la plancha)
Our Desidero-style halal lemon chicken: a light, bright home recipe cooked a la plancha with lemon, capers and garlic. Certified halal, honestly done.
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A good piece of chicken does not need much — a hot griddle, real produce and a bright, honest sauce. This is our Desidero-style halal lemon chicken, a recipe you can make at home. It isn't on our menu, but it is exactly the kind of simple, well-made dish we believe in: light, fresh and full of flavour.
Ranked among the top 3 Italian restaurants in Marbella on GastroRanking, we like to share the little kitchen ideas that make everyday cooking better.
Key ingredients
- Halal chicken breast, from a certified halal supplier
- Lemon — juice and a little zest
- Capers, rinsed
- Garlic, one clove, finely sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- A knob of butter (optional, for a rounder sauce)
- Fresh parsley, salt and black pepper
Step by step, the Desidero way
- Prepare the chicken: butterfly or lightly flatten the breast so it cooks evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Hot griddle (a la plancha): get the plancha or a heavy pan properly hot with a little olive oil. Sear the chicken 3–4 minutes per side, until golden outside and just cooked through. Don't overcook it — juicy is the goal.
- The lemon sauce: lower the heat, add the sliced garlic for a few seconds, then the lemon juice, capers and a knob of butter. Swirl until it turns glossy.
- Bring it together: return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and let it rest for a minute.
- Finish: a little lemon zest, fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve with a fresh salad or roast potatoes. Simple, light and bright — the way we like it.
Certified halal, the honest way
If you want to keep this fully halal, use chicken from a certified halal supplier. A note in the spirit of transparency: Desidero is not a fully halal restaurant — our standard menu includes pork products and we serve alcohol. What we offer in the restaurant is a certified halal option on request, prepared with separate utensils. This lemon chicken is a home recipe, but the same care applies: good produce, honestly handled.
Come and eat with us in Marbella
Don't feel like cooking? Our kitchen is open every day from 16:00 to 2:00 a.m. at C/ Juan Ruiz Muñoz 4, Marbella — with halal options on request. See the full menu and book at desideropizzeria.es.
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