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Garlicky Mexican Chicken With Ancho Peppers and Crispy Polenta Recipe

Garlicky Mexican Chicken With Ancho Peppers and Crispy Polenta Recipe

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Garlicky Mexican Chicken With Ancho Peppers and Crispy Polenta

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/8 oz cilantro, fresh , plus more for garnish (about 2 sprigs)
4 large garlic, clove not peeled
2 dried ancho peppers, stems removed and seeds shaken out
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 cup uncooked cornmeal , to make polenta
2 sprays cooking spray
6 medium radishes, red, sliced
2 medium scallions, sliced

Directions:

* Place chicken in a single layer in a large nonstick skillet and cover with water. Add cilantro sprigs and 1 clove of garlic. Cook chicken breasts over medium heat until no longer pink in center, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and let cool; reserve liquid.
* Shred cooled chicken and set aside. Pour reserved cooking liquid into a bowl and add ancho peppers. Cover and soak peppers about 10 minutes.
* Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add remaining garlic cloves and roast in pan, turning frequently, until blackened in spots. Remove to a small bowl and when cool enough to handle, peel garlic.
* Place peppers, garlic, tomato sauce and cumin in jar of a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour mixture into a saucepan, add chicken and heat through.
* To make polenta, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil; add salt. Slowly add cornmeal, stirring until smooth, about 6 to 8 minutes.
* Coat a 9 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray and pour polenta into pan. Smooth with a spatula. Allow polenta to firm up, about 1 to 2 minutes. Cut into 4 slices and remove from pan. Place polenta slices in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Cook on both sides until crispy, about 2 to 4 minutes per side.
* To serve, place one slice of polenta on a plate and top with 3/4 cup of chicken mixture. Garnish with cilantro, radishes and scallions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	211.68 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.77g	7%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	674.07mg	28%
Potassium	718.78mg	15%
Total Carbs	19.35g	6%
Sugars	1.68g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.98g	16%
Protein	25.55g	51%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	26.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.61 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.58g	7%
Cholesterol	36.22mg	22%
Sodium	364.99mg	28%
Potassium	389.19mg	15%
Total Carbs	10.48g	6%
Sugars	0.91g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	16%
Protein	13.83g	51%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	9%
Iron	1.1mg	11%
Calcium	14.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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