Grilled Polenta With Chicken Squazet

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Braised chicken in a rich tomato and wine sauce served over golden grilled polenta
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This comforting Italian-American dish features tender chicken pieces braised in a savory sauce of white wine, chicken stock, and tomato paste. The chicken is first seared with onions, bacon, and fresh herbs to build deep flavor before simmering until fork-tender. Served alongside creamy, grilled polenta, it offers a perfect balance of textures: the crisp exterior of the polenta contrasts with the juicy, succulent chicken. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner or a hearty meal for gatherings, bringing rustic elegance to your table with minimal fuss and maximum taste.

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Grilled Polenta With Chicken Squazet

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 515.2

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This comforting Italian-American dish features tender chicken pieces braised in a savory sauce of white wine, chicken stock, and tomato paste. The chicken is first seared with onions, bacon, and fresh herbs to build deep flavor before simmering until fork-tender. Served alongside creamy, grilled polenta, it offers a perfect balance of textures: the crisp exterior of the polenta contrasts with the juicy, succulent chicken. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner or a hearty meal for gatherings, bringing rustic elegance to your table with minimal fuss and maximum taste.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large non-reactive skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced onion, bacon, rosemary, cloves, and bay leaves; sauté for 5 minutes until onions wilt.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; add to skillet and sauté until lightly browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and white wine, coating the chicken evenly.
  5. Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Simmer chicken for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
  7. Remove chicken and set aside; continue simmering sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  8. Strain the sauce, then return chicken and sauce to the pan.
  9. Heat through gently and serve immediately over grilled polenta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 515.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.0g42%
Saturated Fat 8.0g40%
Cholesterol 23.0mg8%
Sodium 872.2mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 59.3g20%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g80%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 24.5g49%

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

Keywords: chicken, polenta, braised, grilled, italian, dinner, comfort food, wine sauce, bacon, onion, rosemary, main course, easy dinner, family meal, sauteed, simmered, tomato paste, white wine, chicken stock, rustic, hearty
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