Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Jam

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When time is short, turn to this tasty main dish recipe of buttermilk fried chicken, tomato jam, polenta, and spinach that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Pan-Fried Chicken with Tomato Jam
Photo: Andy Lyons
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

  • ¾ cup quick-cooking polenta mix

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 9 ounce package fresh spinach

Directions

  1. Pierce tomatoes with knife. Place in microwave-safe bowl; sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover loosely. Mico-cook on high (100% power), 3 minutes or until skins burst and tomatoes are soft, stirring once; set aside.

  2. In saucepan bring 2-1/2 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to boiling; stir in polenta. Reduce heat; cook 5 minutes, stirring often.

  3. In shallow dish combine flour with 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper; add buttermilk to another dish. Dip chicken in buttermilk then flour. Heat 3 tablespoons cooking oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook 4 minutes per side or until no pink remains (170 degrees F); remove.

  4. Drain pan drippings. Add spinach; cook until just wilted. Season to taste. Serve chicken with spinach, polenta, and tomato jam. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
9g Fat
56g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 869mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 30.1mg 151%
Calcium 111.1mg 9%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Potassium 887mg 19%
Folate, total 157.2mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.4mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.8mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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