Pan-fried Chicken with Tomato Jam
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Ingredients
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
3/4 cup quick-cooking polenta mix
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 9 ounce package fresh spinach
Method
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.
In saucepan bring 2-1/2 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to boiling; stir in polenta. Reduce heat; cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
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.
Drain pan drippings. Add spinach; cook until just wilted. Season to taste. Serve chicken with spinach, polenta, and tomato jam. Makes 4 servings.
