Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta Recipe

Name: Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 chicken thighs; coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves, fresh; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth; 3 small zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 chicken thighs
coarse salt
ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves, fresh
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 small zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Use a Dutch oven to heat oil.
2
Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.
3
Brown chicken on all sides in batches (about 8 minutes per batch).
4
Drain the fat, but reserve 1 tablespoon and return the pot to heat.
5
Cook garlic, tomatoes and oregano about 30 seconds.
6
Add wine and scrape up the browned bits for 1 minute.
7
Add broth and chicken to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
8
Add the zucchini and season again with salt and pepper.
9
Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes before stirring in lemon juice.
10
Meanwhile, combine 4 1/2 cups of water, 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking frequently for 20-25 minutes. Whisk in butter.

648

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 chicken thighs, coarse salt, ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta

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