Italian Barbecued Chicken With Polenta Recipes

BARBECUED CHICKEN POLENTA

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a sharp metal blade, purée the cilantro, garlic, artichoke hearts, salt and 1 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
• With the motor running, add the garlic oil in a slow, steady stream.
• Pour this mixture into a medium bowl; prick the chicken all over with a fork and then marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours.
• In a heavy saucepan, mix together the water, milk and polenta; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes or until it is thick, and then stir in the butter and ½ cup of the Parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper; keep warm.
• Grill the chicken over medium coals, basting with the remaining marinade, until cooked; cut into bite-size pieces and keep warm.
• Divide the polenta evenly among 4 large warmed dishes.
• Place the chicken on top and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and basil-flavoured oil.
• Sprinkle more grated Parmesan and snipped chives on top.

BBQ CHICKEN POLENTA WITH FRIED EGG

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine chicken, barbecue sauce and cilantro; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta; cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving plate; keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Break eggs, 1at a time, into pan. Reduce heat to low. Cook to desired doneness, turning after whites are set, if desired. Serve over polenta with chicken mixture.