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Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce Recipe

Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce Recipe

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Polenta-Crusted Chicken with Balsamic Caper Pan Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large eggs
1/2 cup polenta (preferably quick-cooking )
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thick between sheets of plastic wrap
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp capers, rinsed
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb escarole , torn into bite-size pieces

Directions:

Lightly beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk together polenta, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
Dip chicken in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in polenta mixture.
Heat vegetable oil and 1/3 cup olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until oil shimmers. Cook chicken in batches, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered.
Pour off oil and wipe skillet, then heat remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in vinegar, water, capers, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and briskly simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in butter.
Toss escarole with about half of sauce and pile on top of chicken. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
Serve with: mashed potatoes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	687.08 Kcal (2877 kJ)
Calories from fat	417.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.38g	71%
Cholesterol	202.1mg	67%
Sodium	1265.75mg	53%
Potassium	791.89mg	17%
Total Carbs	30.61g	10%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	7%
Protein	41.33g	83%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	69.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.61 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.23g	71%
Cholesterol	44.59mg	67%
Sodium	279.29mg	53%
Potassium	174.73mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.75g	10%
Sugars	1.4g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	7%
Protein	9.12g	83%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	21%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	15.2mg	7%

* 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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