Barbecued Chicken Polenta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 bunch fresh cilantro, thoroughly washed,patted dry,and stems removed
3 cloves garlic
1 (6 ounce) jar quartered artichoke hearts, drained
8 fluid ounces garlic oil or 8 fluid ounces olive oil (preferable)
1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
salt
16 fluid ounces water
16 fluid ounces milk
1 cup polenta
1/3 cup unsalted butter
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil, mixed with
1 dash basil
4 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

Preparation

In a food processor fitted with a sharp metal blade, puree the cilantro, garlic, artichoke hearts, salt and 1 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
With the motor running, add the garlic oil in a slow, steady stream.
Pour this mixture into a medium bowl; prick the chicken all over with a fork and then marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours.
In a heavy saucepan, mix together the water, milk and polenta; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes or until it is thick, and then stir in the butter and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper; keep warm.
Grill the chicken over medium coals, basting with the remaining marinade, until cooked; cut into bite-size pieces and keep warm.
Divide the polenta evenly among 4 large warmed dishes.
Place the chicken on top and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and basil-flavoured oil.
Sprinkle more grated Parmesan and snipped chives on top.