Tomato & Basil Chicken Breast, Soft Polenta & Kale Plate
A punchy Italian bowl: chicken breast with soft polenta, spinach and kale. Around 576 kcal and 61g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 200g polenta
- 80g spinach
- 80g kale
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and kale, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Whisk the polenta into simmering stock and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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3
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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4
Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and kale 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 parmesan.
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