Big Balsamic-glazed Chicken Breast, Soft Polenta & Asparagus Plate
Big Balsamic-glazed Chicken Breast, Soft Polenta & Asparagus Plate brings Italian flavour to a plate that delivers 79g of protein for 872 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g Chicken Breast
- 340g polenta
- 80g cucumber
- 80g asparagus
- 15g balsamic vinegar
- 5g honey
- 3g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- 30g goat's cheese
- 15g walnuts
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cucumber and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).
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Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cucumber and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: soft polenta first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the goat's cheese, walnuts for extra energy-dense calories.
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