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Chicken With Garlic, Vegetable Tomato Sauce And Polenta

Modified: Aug 20, 2022 · Published: Apr 3, 2020 · by Ramona

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Chicken with garlic, vegetable tomato sauce and polenta

We are now officially in lockdown. Today it’s a beautiful sunny day, it has been like this for the past week or so. I was a little bored and sad that I could not get out so this garlic with chicken, veggies tomato sauce and polenta was made.

We are in a lockdown

We have been in self-isolation since Thursday last week, a few days before the official lockdown was announced. Thankfully we are all fine, no symptoms so far and hopefully, we will stay that way.

Last week I started to work from home and kids’ schools closed too we decided to stay indoors as much as possible.

Self-isolating is in no way easy, It’s not easy, because it is not. This is the time we itch to get out the most but I believe the more you think of it, the more you want out. So, it is better to just do it as it is a norm for now.

Coping with the lockdown ...

Luckily, kids were busy doing LOADS of homework. The schools have been brilliant with organising themselves in a very short space of time.

A bit of garden, a bit of gym, a couple of board games, a nice and early dinner like this and ... before we realise the day it’s gone!

There is no doubt that we are living truly strange and challenging times but let’s make the most of this. It is all about the quality of togetherness.

But also so much stuff that can be done around the house. Things that I haven’t had a chance to do for a long time. Things like drawers de-cluttering or wardrobes tidying. That includes a bit of TLC like manicure, pedicure or a nice bath with candles. Some proper time to relax with some beautiful relaxing music.

Time to stop, think, meditate, cherish, appreciate....

I feel a bit wowed. Going from that continuous rush when I have time for nothing to this where I have all the time in the world. For once, I feel the time it’s passing a lot slower. Such a change in such a short time, it's incredible.

More time to meditate, reflect, stop and see things that I have not had the chance of observing in the past few years.

Yes, we do worry, about the uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring but we will have to just do our best and take everything as it comes.

Cooking (as always) has been my therapy. It always manages to keep me happy and I’ve had time to write more recipes too.

Here’s one of them, this chicken garlic and polenta and a lot more to come ;-), stay tuned.

Let’s see some polenta variations

If you wish your polenta to be creamier you may substitute the water for milk and even add a dash of butter or a splash of cream towards the end of cooking.

Polenta can also be cooked with vegetable or chicken stock for a savoury flavour.

You could add grated cheese and some thyme, basil or any herbs that you may like.

Serving Suggestions

Polenta is so versatile and can be served hot or cold with creamy dishes, with egg in the morning, with lamb, pork, chicken or fish. And here are some more polenta recipe ideas for you to enjoy:

  • Halibut chunks on polenta topped with vegetables
    Mediterranean Halibut Recipe
  • Vegan mushrooms and polenta
    Vegan Mushrooms And Polenta
  • sardine and polenta with garlic and cheese
    Simple Sardine Fillets And Polenta With Parmesan Cheese And Garlic Sauce
  • Tomato and Polenta Dumplings Soup

Can this dish be served cold?

Yes, absolutely. This chicken with garlic dish can be cooked in advance or can have left overs the next day. It can make a nice summer cold dish on a nice hot day.

Practical tips :

I generally cook all three dishes simultaneously so they all come out ready at once. If you wish to serve them hot. They can be cooked separately, one by one, leaving the polenta to cook last so this is served hot. Reheat the others or keep in a warm oven ready for serving.

Cook this vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, leave the meat out and have your vegetarian and a vegan option

Let's get cooking, shall we... apron on, pots and pans out, let's get whisking!

Chicken with garlic, vegetable tomato sauce and polenta

Chicken with garlic, vegetable tomato sauce and polenta

A colourful and delicious chicken with garlic, tomato sauce and polenta dish using chicken legs some root vegetables in a tomato sauce and the polenta, ingredients that go so well together , a fabulous marriage that will impress anyone's taste buds.
5 from 20 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: European Cuisine, Mediterranean, Ramona's Cuisine
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 686kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian
Cost: £4

Equipment

  • heavy base pot
  • frying pan
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • chopping board

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 chicken legs skin removed (optional)
  • 4 clove garlic split
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

For the tomato sauce:

  • 2 onions sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 parsnip diced or sliced
  • 3 tbsp parsley fresh chopped roughly
  • 1 tsp salt I used Himalayan pink
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 can of chopped tomato

For the polenta :

  • 1 l water
  • 240 g cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp rosemary dry or fresh
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp creme fraiche to serve
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

Cook the chicken:

  • Cook (covered) the chicken legs thoroughly into a frying pan or a skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle some water from time to time and when the chicken is almost cooked add half a glass of white wine and one or two crushed and finely chopped garlic cloves. Reduce all juices until it begins to sizzle. Brown slightly on both sides. Set aside. This should take about 20-25 min (depending on the legs size).

Making the tomato and vegetable sauce:

  • While chicken is cooking, cut the onions into halves and then make it rings, strips, however you like. I cut them into half rings by cutting the onion into two and then slice it. Cook in a pan with a little salt and pepper for about 5-7 min over medium heat. Drizzle some water from time to time so this remains nice and soft rather than caramelise.
  • Add the carrot, parsnip, 1 bay leaf, white wine and cook (covered) for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and a drizzle of water if needed. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Make the polenta :

  • Add 1 l water to a larger saucepan. Add a teaspoon of salt and the dry or fresh rosemary. Bring to boil. Allow the water and herbs to boil for 1 minute then remove the rosemary needles. I usually use a sprig as it gets easier to remove.
  • Add the cornmeal with one hand while whisking with the other. Whisk continuously for a minute to avoid any lumps formation.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes stirring every now and then. It will form a crust, do not worry that’s how it should do.
  • When ready simply dish out on plates with the help of a serving spoon.
  • Dish out the chicken along with the tomato sauce and serve with a dollop of creme fraiche.

Notes

Chicken with garlic, vegetable tomato sauce and polenta

Nutrition

Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5840IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Dana says

    April 23, 2021 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Greetings from Los Angeles! I loved this recipe and looking for my next one to make for dinners tonight.
    I love your recipe collection and so, I will put a meal plan together for next week.
    I'm well pleased at how quickly your blog loaded on my phone too which is FAB!
    Lovely work, keep up the grand work and looking forward to seeing what recipe you'll come up with next.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      April 27, 2021 at 9:42 am

      Thank you so much dear Dana, I am super pleased you enjoy my site and I am so looking forward to more feedback from you 😉 Have a great day !!

      Reply
  2. Alexandra says

    February 14, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an incredibly delicious meal!

    Reply
  3. Hayley says

    June 25, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I never combined my polenta like this but, boy, this was good!! Will make this again, no doubt 🙂

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 10, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you Hayley, I am so glad it was something new that you really enjoyed!

      Reply
  4. Lathiya says

    May 23, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    I just loved how flavorful this dish is. The garlic and those vegetables with chicken paired with polenta is just amazing.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 24, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you so much dear Lathiya, I am so glad you liked the recipe 😉

      Reply
  5. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    Isn't polenta the best?? I love how you added the veggies and tomato sauce with this for an irresistible dinner idea. Love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      It really is dear Julie, we love polenta and make it quite often as an alternative to bread whenever possible. Thank you so much for stopping by. I am very happy you liked this recipe 😉

      Reply
  6. April says

    May 12, 2020 at 2:21 am

    5 stars
    This sounds like a fulfilling dinner. Perfect to make after a long busy day. However, I've never had polenta before. It looks almost like grits. Is it similar to grits?

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Hi dear April, I am sure it is very similar or maybe even another name for polenta, I have no idea but will be looking into it, I do have a feeling it is very similar if not the same thing 😉

      Reply
  7. Alena says

    May 10, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    I bet the vegetable sauce tastes like such a great contrast to the polenta. And the tips for cooking the polenta are so helpful!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Yes, indeed, a delicious slightly tangy-sweet addition to the dish, thank you so much for your lovely comment 😉

      Reply
  8. Emily says

    May 10, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    Polenta is one of my favorite things to eat and I love how you combined it with veggies and chicken! Such a delicious recipe!

    Reply
  9. Gail Montero says

    May 10, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    This surely looks like the perfect lockdown meal - uncomplicated and so very tasty! Love the homemade tomato sauce that all comes with this!

    Reply
  10. Sondra Barker says

    May 10, 2020 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    This looks like the perfect filling dish, and super flavorful! Definitely on my list of recipes to try!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you so much Sondra, I do hope you will love it as much as we do.

      Reply
  11. Gabriella Pizzo says

    May 09, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Excellent proposal, well made and very easy to make, thanks for the idea.
    Ciao from Italy

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 12, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Ciao and many thanks Gabriella. I love Italy and we visit it a lot! Heavenly place x

      Reply
  12. Amy Liu Dong says

    May 09, 2020 at 4:03 am

    5 stars
    Everything look so delicious in one plate, you give an idea of what dish to prepare for my family for tonight's dinner. Thanks a lot for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Lesli Schwartz says

    May 08, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    This is a beautiful family dinner! So perfect for lockdown cooking, and nutritious! I'm going to have to attempt polenta!

    Reply
  14. Stine Mari says

    May 08, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like such a hearty yet healthy meal. Perfect as a lockdown meal, as we need extra comfort!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 08, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks lovely, we do indeed. I hope you are keeping healthy and safe xo

      Reply
  15. Jacqui DeBono says

    May 06, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love how the wonderful flavours of the tomato sauce are soaked up by the polenta! This is such a tasty and filling meal!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 07, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you dear Jacqui xx

      Reply
  16. Marta says

    May 06, 2020 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    I love the versatility of polenta. You can serve it on its own or as a side dish to sop up all those amazing sauces.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 06, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      Thank you Marta, that is right.

      Reply

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