Light Basil Pesto Chicken Thigh & Soft Polenta Bowl with Courgette
Light Basil Pesto Chicken Thigh & Soft Polenta Bowl with Courgette brings Italian flavour to a plate that delivers 48g of protein for 592 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 140g Chicken Thigh
- 160g polenta
- 80g courgette
- 80g spinach
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, 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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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: soft polenta first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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