Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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In this chicken version of traditional osso buco, chicken thighs are simmered in a heady tomato sauce, then sprinkled with zesty gremolata and served on a bed of Gruyère-laced polenta. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
6 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 cups chopped onion |
3/4 cup cubed carrot |
3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3/4 cup dry white wine |
5 cups chopped tomato (about 2 pounds) |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon dried rosemary |
2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup uncooked instant polenta |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh gruyère cheese |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind |
1 garlic clove, minced |
Directions:
1. To prepare chicken, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan. 2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and 2 garlic cloves. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomato, basil, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes. 3. Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until tomato mixture thickens. 4. To prepare polenta, combine milk and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; gradually add instant polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt. 5. To prepare gremolata, combine parsley, rind, and 1 garlic clove. Serve chicken mixture over polenta; sprinkle with gremolata. |
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