SUMMER BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES

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A simple light casserole with cannellini beans, basil and green chilli served with gluten-free Parmesan cornmeal

Provided by Lucy O'Reilly

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
3 banana shallots , finely sliced
4 chicken legs
300ml gluten-free chicken stock
2 large garlic cloves , peeled but left whole
a few lemon thyme sprigs
400g cherry tomato
3 plum tomatoes , quartered
400g can cannellini bean , drained and rinsed
1 green chilli , finely sliced
175g quick-cook fine polenta
85g finely grated parmesan
knob of butter
small bunch basil , leaves picked and torn, to serve

Steps:

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a shallow flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Throw in the shallots and soften, then remove and set aside. Season the chicken, turn up the heat and add to the pan with the remaining oil, browning all over. Return the shallots to the dish, pour over the stock and add the garlic, thyme, tomatoes, beans and chilli. Bring to the boil, cover and put in the oven for 30 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the lid and cook for 10 mins more to reduce the sauce.
Meanwhile, pour the polenta into 700ml boiling water while whisking. Cook for 2 mins (or according to pack instructions). Season generously, remove from the heat and stir through the Parmesan and butter. Serve the polenta with the chicken on top, scattered with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium