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Grilled Polenta With Chicken Squazet

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 515.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
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
  • 1 lg Onion, minced
  • 2 sl Bacon, minced
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh (or 1/2 teaspoon dry)
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a large non-reactive skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add minced onion, bacon, rosemary, cloves, and bay leaves; sauté for 5 minutes until onions wilt.
  3. 3
    Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; add to skillet and sauté until lightly browned on all sides.
  4. 4
    Stir in tomato paste and white wine, coating the chicken evenly.
  5. 5
    Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. 6
    Simmer chicken for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
  7. 7
    Remove chicken and set aside; continue simmering sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Strain the sauce, then return chicken and sauce to the pan.
  9. 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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