Rewind...lets pretend its Monday!

Well, Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hope your enjoying some good chips and salsa  or any other festive food! I am rewinding this post back to Monday, when I was suppose to post it. So here's to Mission Monday.....

So Bre and I were talking about how its hard for her to create pre-race meals that aren't too heavy and gluten/dairy free. She said she usually just has cereal or some other form of baked gluten free goods. I told her I had a great meal thats light, yet rich in the carbs/protein you need. Tuscon Chicken and Polenta. I call it my "Gourmet Fuel" meal. Its great the night before a long run/ride, race, etc. Since Bre is racing this weekend in Knoxville, this came at a perfect time.  Plus she's never had polenta....ever!!

Here's my version of Tuscan Chicken and Polenta
Adapted from TLC Cooking

Yield: Makes 4 servings


Ingredients:

1 package round polenta (see picture)
4-5 basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 can Stewed Tomatoes
Nonstick cooking spray (I used coconut oil spray)
Fresh spinach and arugula leaves, steamed (optional)

Preparation:

1.Slice Polenta into rounds and place on sprayed cookie sheet. Season with pepper. Bake at 375F for 16 minutes and broil for 1-2 minutes after that. If you desire cheese (we used almond cheese), place slices on polenta for the last 3-4 minutes.

2. Combine Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in small bowl; rub on all surfaces of chicken. Place chicken, stewed tomatoes, and fresh basil in a skillet and cook on medium high for about 20-25 minutes or until chicken is done.

3.Place steamed spinach and arugula leaves on serving plates. Arrange baked polenta slices and chicken over spinach; top with Stewed Tomatoes and Sauce from skillet.

Nutritional Information: (minus the spinach/arugula)
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 3 thin slices polenta and 1/4 cup Stewed Tomato Sauce.
Calories 248
Protein 31 g
Fiber 4 g
Carbohydrate 21 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 4 g


The stats are pretty good and you can adjust your carb intake (add more polenta slices) if need be. The hubs and I scarfed this down and kissed our fingers (just like the Italians do)!
Bre will make this and report back after her crazy taper/race week. Please send her good luck wishes as she heads down to race REV 3 triathlon in Nashville this weekend!

Well, its time for some Modern Family and dessert. Whats your go to pre-race/fuel up meal???

Cheers,
LC