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Lemony Chicken Thigh Piccata

with Parmesan polenta

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    4 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 3 oz. Polenta
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Seasoned Croutons
  • 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 2 Green Onions
  • ½ oz. Capers
  • ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    750
  • Carbohydrates
    55g
  • Net Carbs
    52g
  • Fat
    39g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    2450mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Whisk

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    Pat chicken dry. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    While chicken cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Finely crush croutons.

    Halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Add 1/2 cup water, white portions of green onions, capers, garlic and parsley seasoning, 2 tsp. lemon juice, half the chicken base, and half the cream cheese (reserve remaining of both for polenta) to hot pan with chicken. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner. Cover to keep warm.

  4. 4

    Cook Polenta and Finish Dish

    Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add polenta to hot pot and stir often until coated, 1-2 minutes.

    Slowly pour in 2 cups water while stirring with a whisk. Add remaining chicken base and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir constantly until starting to thicken, 3-5 minutes.

    Add remaining cream cheese and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir often until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.

    If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping polenta with chicken mixture. Garnish with crushed croutons, remaining shredded cheese, and green portions of green onions. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!

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