Description
A delightful dish combining marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and creamy polenta, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme, chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add cubed chicken, cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, bring the broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal, reduce heat to low, and stir continuously until it thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until creamy and season with salt.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between each piece.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
- Spoon a portion of polenta onto plates and top with skewers, garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil and omit the cheese, or use a plant-based alternative. Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken, Skewers, Polenta, Italian Cuisine, Family Recipe, Grilling