Tahini Chicken with Polenta

Name: Tahini Chicken with Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot (chopped); 1 clove garlic (chopped); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups chicken (breast or thigh) (Cut into bite sized pieces.); 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal); 1/4 cup tahini; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste

Braised chicken pieces cooked with tomato paste and stock, finished with tahini and lemon juice, served over creamy polenta. Rich, tangy sauce with nutty depth from the tahini.

Glycemic Load: 9.8 (Low)

561 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Original recipe: www.mediterraneanliving.com

About This Calculation

Tahini Chicken with Polenta has a low glycemic load of 9.8 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are polenta (coarse cornmeal) (GL 8.3), tahini (GL 0.6), crushed tomatoes (GL 0.5). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.