Name: Braised Chicken with Polenta and Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces); Oil (for frying); Salt and black pepper (to taste); A few garlic cloves (peeled and grated); Parsley (fresh, for garnish); Chicken soup (for braising and garlic sauce); 4 tablespoons of polenta (for the polenta); Water (for the polenta)

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Braised Chicken with Polenta and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

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1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
Oil (for frying)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
A few garlic cloves (peeled and grated)
Parsley (fresh, for garnish)
Chicken soup (for braising and garlic sauce)
4 tablespoons of polenta (for the polenta)
Water (for the polenta)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
1. - Cut the whole chicken into pieces.
  - Place the chicken pieces in a pot, cover with water, and bring it to a boil.
  - Once the foam begins to form, remove it.
  - Take the legs and wings out of the pot and set them aside on a plate.
Fry the Chicken:
1. - Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until they are nicely browned.
  - Turn the chicken pieces to ensure they are evenly cooked.
Make the Garlic Sauce:
1. - Peel and grate a few garlic cloves.
  - Use a pestle and mortar (or a spoon) to mash the garlic into a paste.
  - Gradually add oil while mashing the garlic to make a smooth paste.
  - Add a little bit of cold chicken soup to the garlic paste and mix well.
  - Garnish with fresh parsley.
Braised Chicken:
1. - Once the chicken is browned, add 1 cup of chicken soup into the pan.
  - Cover and cook for a few more minutes, allowing the chicken to braise in the soup.
Prepare the Polenta:
1. - Boil water in a separate pot.
  - Gradually stir in 3-4 tablespoons of polenta until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency. Season with a little salt if needed.
Assemble the Dish:
1. - Once the chicken is cooked and the polenta is ready, serve the braised chicken with a generous amount of garlic sauce on top, alongside the polenta.
Enjoy your delicious Braised Chicken with Polenta and Garlic Sauce!