Chicken with Polenta

Step 1

Season the 4 chicken legs with 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the chicken legs skin-side down and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 sliced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cook until soft, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in 3 cups chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Return the chicken to the pot, bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Cover and simmer gently until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm.

Step 6

Whisk 1 cup polenta into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Season polenta with remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Serve chicken over polenta, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped parsley.

Step 8

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.