Pollo alla Zucca
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Pollo alla Zucca (Pumkin Chicken)
The perfect dish to welcome Fall. The wonderful flavors of pumpkin combined with our Smoked Spice Sea Salt transform traditional harvest flavors into a smoky surprise.
Serves 4-6
3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 cup Pureed Pumpkin
1/2 cup Coconut Milk (not low-fat)
1/4 cup Olive Oil + 2 Tbsp for Beans
1/4 cup Butter (or Vegan butter)
2 tbsp Corn Starch
2 tbsp Flour
2 tsp Smoked Spice Salt
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
2 15.5 oz Cans White Beans
1 Pack Mixed Greens
Sprig of Thyme and a few Sage leaves (optional)
For the Chicken:
- Gently pound chicken thighs to even out thickness and set aside. (put the thighs on parchment paper folder it over and pounding to reduce mess)
- In a separate bowl, combine corn starch, flour, salt and pepper.
- Dust each chicken thigh with the flour mixture and set aside.
To Cook:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a sauté pan on low heat.
- Once olive oil and butter are melted, turn heat to Medium High and add chicken thighs. You may have to do in two batches.
- Cook for about 5 minutes on the first side or until browned.
- Turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Make sure internal temperature is 165 degrees.
- When chicken is done, remove and place on a plate with a paper towel. Slice each thighs into 4 strips.
For the Puree:
- In a sauce pan, add pumpkin puree, coconut milk, Smoked Spice Sea Salt and 1 tsp of the butter.
- Whisk ingredients over low heat until smooth. Make sure you do not bring to a boil or the sauce will break. Keep on low until ready to transfer to chicken.
For the Beans
- While the meat is cooking, heat up 2 Tbsp of olive oil with salt and pepper to taste on Medium heat in a sauté’ pan until they are lightly browned. Gently flip beans and toss to get both sides.
- When chicken is done, remove and place on a plate with a paper towel. Slice each thighs into 4 strips.
To Finish:
- Add about 2 handfuls of mixed greens on a plate.
- Add chicken strips on top of greens.
- Add butter beans to side.
- Spoon Smoked Spice Pumpkin Sauce on the chicken liberally and serve.
- Garnish with sage and thyme - optional.