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Balanced DinnerItalian High ProteinGluten Free

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.

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Ingredients

  • 140g Chicken Thigh
  • 160g polenta
  • 80g courgette
  • 80g spinach
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    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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