Gastritis Friendly Baked Lemon Herb Chicken with Creamy Polenta

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup low-fat milk of choice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup polenta or coarse cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the marinade.
  4. Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. While the chicken is baking, prepare the polenta by bringing milk and broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  6. Gradually whisk in the polenta and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  7. Remove polenta from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve the baked lemon herb chicken over a bed of creamy polenta.

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