Ingredients
- • chicken breast 130 g;
- • onion 30 g;
- • carrot 70 g;
- • pepper 70 g;
- • tomatoes cuburi/pastă 120 g;
- • olive oil 7 g;
- • mălai (crud) 40 g;
- • salt;
- • pepper;
- • paprika;
- • verdeață.
- Tocăniță de chicken cu vegetables and polenta
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into cubes and brown in a pot with a little oil.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add a little water and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare polenta according to package instructions and serve alongside the stew.
This dish demonstrates that traditional food can be extremely healthy when we respect the correct proportions. Chicken breast provides an excellent protein base, essential for maintaining active metabolism, without bringing unnecessary saturated fats.
The combination of carrot and pepper, cooked alongside tomatoes, releases a significant amount of lycopene and beta-carotene. These substances are powerful antioxidants that become much easier to absorb by the body in the presence of a healthy fat source, such as olive oil.
Polenta represents an excellent alternative to bread or pasta, being a natural source of complex carbohydrates that contains no gluten. It ensures gradual energy release, avoiding those post-meal fatigue states. Fresh herbs added at the end are not just for decoration; they bring extra vitamin C and enzymes that help with easier and more efficient digestion.
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