Chicken: Recipes for Meals in minutes

Leek Polenta with chicken legs

Quick grilled chicken legs with leek polenta

How many it serves: 2-4
Preparation time:15 Mins
Category : Meals in minutes
Type: Chicken

Ingredients

• 5g/2oz butter
• 4 leeks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tsp soft thyme leaves
• 1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock
• 200g/7oz quick-cook polenta
• 140g/5oz parmesan, grated
• 125ml/4fl oz double cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• To serve
• 2-4 chicken legs, grilled

Recipe Steps

1. Melt the butter in a non-stick saucepan
   
2. Sweat the leeks, garlic, chilli and thyme leaves over a medium heat until the vegetables have softened (about 12 minutes). Reserve.
   
3. Bring the vegetable stock to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer
   
4. Slowly add the polenta to the stock and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until thick.
   
5. Add the reserved leek mixture and stir to combine
   
6. Fold in the parmesan and double cream.
   
7. Season to taste
   
8. Serve with a piece of grilled chicken
   

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