French Chicken in Vinegar Sauce with Pepper-Spiked Polenta
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
2 1/2 C. coarsely chopped onion
8 (3-oz.) skinned, boned chicken thighs
1/2 C. dry white wine
1/2 C. fat-free chicken broth
3 T. tomato paste
2 T. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. minced fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
Dash of black pepper
Pepper-Spiked Polenta
Tarragon sprigs (optional)
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. 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.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 thighs, 1/2 C. sauce, and 1 C. polenta
Calories: 372
Fat: 8.2g
Fiber: 4.4g