French Chicken in Vinegar Sauce with Pepper-Spiked Polenta

Name: French Chicken in Vinegar Sauce with Pepper-Spiked Polenta
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 thighs, 1/2 cup sauce, and 1 cup polenta)
Ingredients: Olive oil-flavored cooking spray; 2 ½ cups coarsely chopped onion; 8 (3-ounce) skinned, boned chicken thighs; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ cup fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/2 dried tarragon; ½ teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon red pepper; Dash of black pepper; Pepper-Spiked Polenta; Tarragon sprigs (optional)

15 Ratings
12 Reviews

Create an elegant yet easy chicken dish by cooking chicken thighs in a skillet with a savory sauce of onion, balsamic vinegar and white wine. Serve the saucy chicken over peppery polenta for a satisfying main dish that's great for entertaining.

Recipe by Cooking Light November 1996

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Credit: HOWARD L. PUCKETT

Recipe Summary

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 2 thighs, 1/2 cup sauce, and 1 cup polenta)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add chicken; sauté each side 3 minutes or until browned.

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Step 2
Combine wine and next 8 ingredients (wine through black pepper) in a medium bowl; stir well. Add wine mixture to chicken mixture; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with Pepper-Spiked Polenta. Garnish with tarragon sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

372 calories; calories from fat 20%; fat 8.2g; saturated fat 2.4g; mono fat 2.3g; poly fat 1.7g; protein 33.5g; carbohydrates 39.7g; fiber 4.4g; cholesterol 116mg; iron 3.8mg; sodium 827mg; calcium 118mg.

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veryslowcook

08/19/2017

Followed the recipe for the sauce, but made only 4 large thighs. There was plenty of sauce to be caught by the polenta. We loved it and will be making this again.

AZFooDi

09/09/2015

Dang, this is good! The flavors were rich and satisfying, the chicken tender. Prepared sauce ingredients ahead of time, so barely had to think while cooking. The polenta was unbelievably easy as well, and deliciously creamy.

Onecentinvegas

05/29/2014

WAAAAAAY delicious! I served it over plain polenta and husband really liked it. No leftovers for coworkers--we kept them and ate them ourselves!

KathJB

03/21/2013

Fabulous and so easy. I used 1 tablespoon of olive oil to brown the onions and chicken (my good saute pan came with instructions not to use cooking spray) and it only adds 25 calories a serving. Took a previous reviewer's advice and added a pack of sliced baby portabella mushrooms after the chicken. Served it with orzo and sauteed Brussels sprouts. Will make the polenta next time. DH requested that I make this often.

ChefKiki

12/20/2012

This was good. I didn't have any tarragon - bet that would have made it even better!

Emscot20

11/07/2012

Really good and super easy! I added mushrooms and peas for some more veggies.

Rikked

06/29/2012

Great taste and very easy to make. I used just 5 thighs and added an 8 oz. pack of sliced mushroom before simmering. Served over mashed potatoes. Will def make again soon!

WildeKoechin

04/10/2012

This dish is so so good! I left the bone in the thighs because I was to lazy. I did take the skin off. Served it with jasmine rice and broccoli. BF had a second helping. I had to hold myself back. Give this recipe a try you will not regret it. Love Love Love it.

MeganS1

01/28/2012

Love this recipe! Great favors and easy to make. I added mushrooms with the onions for more veggies. We ate it over rotated potatoes.

KrisKW

11/18/2011

Delicious. Fast and easy and everyone loved it. The sauce is the best part. I served it with brown rice so I don't know about the polenta but the chicken was delicious.

mrsnobody

07/14/2011

Excellent!

bonitas

01/18/2009

This is a delicious and elegant dish that is quick and easy to prepare. It tastes like something you would get in a restaurant in northern France although I have never had polenta there. I always substitute chicken breasts for the thighs and add a little sugar to the polenta. Otherwise it is perfect - one of the best recipes on this website.

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