Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce Recipe

Name: Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup polenta (preferably quick-cooking); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between sheets of plastic wrap; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoon capers, rinsed; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 pound escarole, torn into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
1/2 cup polenta (preferably quick-cooking)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between sheets of plastic wrap
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound escarole, torn into bite-size pieces

1
Lightly beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
2
Whisk together polenta, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
3
Dip chicken in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in polenta mixture.
4
Heat vegetable oil and 1/3 cup olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until oil shimmers.
5
Cook chicken in batches, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per batch.
6
Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered.
7
Pour off oil and wipe skillet, then heat remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
8
Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
9
Stir in vinegar, water, capers, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and briskly simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
10
Remove from heat and swirl in butter.
11
Toss escarole with about half of sauce and pile on top of chicken.
12
Serve remaining sauce on the side.

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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: 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup polenta (preferably quick-cooking), 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between sheets of plastic wrap, and more.

Yes, Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce 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.

Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce

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