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Crispy Chicken Thigh on Parmesan Polenta with Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce


Make a pretty, filling plate with this recipe! Perfect for a family dinner, or date night cooking in (and you’ll have the perfect leftovers for lunch later). This dish represents the best of comfort food, with the savory sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes adding a unique twist that’ll have you licking your plate when you’re done.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Level: Medium

Ingredients - serves 4

  • 4 large chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, removed from packaging and dried out well

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, separated

  • 1 tbsp. butter

  • 2 cups of course or medium ground cornmeal

  • 7 1/2 cups chicken of chicken broth, separated in 6 and 1 1/2 cups

  • 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes in oil (with oil included)

  • 2 cups of loose packed basil leaves

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 cup shredded and grated parmesan reggiano

  • 4-6 sprigs of thyme

  • Kosher salt

  • Black pepper

  • Optional: extra thyme for garnish


 
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375.

  2. Use a cast iron skillet, and heat it on high heat. After 3 minute, drop the butter and 1 tbsp.

    Plating: Take a hefty scoop of the polenta (about 1 cup and a half), and flatten out on the center of a plate.