Chilli Polenta-Coated Chicken with Rocket Pesto and Roast Potatoes

Spicy polenta-crusted chicken breasts served with a fresh rocket and pine nut pesto and paprika-spiced potato wedges.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 903.6 kcals 3614.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 29.3 grams 117.2 grams
Fat 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Protein 60.2 grams 240.8 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
110
g
Polenta
instant
Meat
900
g
Chicken Breasts
boneless, skinless
NutsSeeds
1
clove
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
for pesto
1
tbsp
Pine Nuts
toasted
1
tsp
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
for the paste
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying chicken
120
ml
Olive Oil
for pesto
60
ml
Olive Oil
for roasting
Vegetables
2
piece
1
piece
Red Chilli
seeds removed, roughly chopped
0.5
tsp
Red Chillies
crushed dried
0.25
piece
Red Pepper
roughly chopped
0.25
piece
Red Onion
roughly chopped
3
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Blend tomatoes, chilli, dried chillies, red pepper, onion, and garlic into a paste.
  • Stir in two tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the paste with polenta in a bowl.
  • Flatten the seasoned chicken breasts between cling film with a rolling pin.
  • Sear chicken in a hot pan with olive oil until golden, then place on a baking tray.
  • Spread the polenta mixture over the chicken and roast for 12-15 minutes.
  • Blend rocket, garlic, pine nuts, lime juice, and olive oil into a pesto paste.
  • Coat potato wedges in olive oil and paprika, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve chicken with a dollop of pesto and roast potatoes.