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)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
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- 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.
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- Fry the Chicken:
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- 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.
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- Make the Garlic Sauce:
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- 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.
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- Braised Chicken:
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- 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.
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- Prepare the Polenta:
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- 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.
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- Assemble the Dish:
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- 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! -