Nan's Chicken & Polenta Recipe

Name: Nan's Chicken & Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken drumsticks (the fresh uncooked variety!); 6 teaspoons herb-seasoned salt (Aromat); 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes; 2 ½ teaspoons sage (to taste); 3 teaspoons rosemary (to taste); 1 teaspoon paprika; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 chopped onions; 1 red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, chopped and crushed; 1 (500 g) package polenta (that's what packages here contain, use as much as you need according to package)

Servings: persons

500 g chicken drumsticks (the fresh uncooked variety!)
6 teaspoons herb-seasoned salt (Aromat)
2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
2 ½ teaspoons sage (to taste)
3 teaspoons rosemary (to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 chopped onions
1 red pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped and crushed
1 (500 g) package polenta (that's what packages here contain, use as much as you need according to package)

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Method:.
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Rub the drumsticks with some oil, aromat, sage and rosemary.
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Then place in a baking tin in the oven on gas mark 5.
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Check frequently and turn over to allow even cooking.
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Meanwhile cook the onions and peppers in a saucepan with plenty of oil at the bottom.
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Cook until golden then add the garlic.Cook for a minute more then add the chopped tomatoes.
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Add some aromat, paprika, sage and rosemary to the tomato sauce and cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add the tomato sauce on top of the chicken drumsticks and return to the oven for an hour on gas mark 3-4.
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Ideally you would allow the chicken with tomato sauce to cool overnight as this allows the sauces to marinade into the chicken and gives a much richer flavour.
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Then you can re-heat it around 35 minutes before serving.
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To make the pollenta- you simply boil it, according to pack instructions.
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But when it is ready, transfer it to an oven proof dish and add some of the tomato sauce juice on top before cooking for around 10 minutes in the oven on gas mark 6.

529

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken drumsticks (the fresh uncooked variety!), 6 teaspoons herb-seasoned salt (Aromat), 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes, 2 ½ teaspoons sage (to taste), and more.

Yes, Nan's Chicken & 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.

Nan's Chicken & Polenta

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