Braised Chicken and Fennel with Creamy Polenta

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Weeknight Gluten Free

By Kristine Kidd

Published 2013

  • About

Tomato paste is a flavorful gluten-free thickener with the bonus of adding great color to braises and stews. I prefer the products that come in a squeezable tube, because they stay fresh for months.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, 2
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Olive oil, 1

Method

  1. Using poultry shears, cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise. Pat dry and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken and cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Pour off the fat from the pan and return the pan to medium-high heat. Add the pancetta a