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Chicken & Prosciutto Over Polenta

Published November 18, 2014
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Chicken & Prosciutto over Polenta
Published November 18, 2014
2 minute read
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This Cooking Light recipe is for rich chicken thighs cooked in wine and topped with a savory tomato-prosciutto sauce. It can be served with polenta or grits if you prefer. To save time, prepare the polenta while chicken cooks.

Chicken & Prosciutto Over Polenta

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) chicken thighs, skinned
  • 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage (or 1 tablespoon of fresh sage)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped seeded peeled tomato
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 very thin slices prosciutto or ham, cut into thin strips (approx. 1/4 cup)
  • Sage sprigs (optional)

Directions

Sprinkle the chicken with sage, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side. Add wine; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 180°.

Place the cornmeal and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 1-quart casserole. Gradually add water, stirring until blended. Cover. Microwave at high 12 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Remove chicken from pan. Add tomato to pan; cook 1 minute. Stir in juice and prosciutto. Spoon polenta onto plates, and top with chicken. Serve with the sauce. Garnish with sage sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2 |  Serving Size: 2 thighs + 1/2 cup polenta + 1/2 cup sauce

Per serving: Calories: 488; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 697mg; Carbohydrate: 59g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 25g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 567mg; Iron: 19%; Vitamin A: 16%; Vitamin C: 22%; Calcium: 9% 

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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