Drunken Risotto with Grilled Chicken

Drunken Risotto with Grilled Chicken
Serves: 4

Ingredients
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup plus 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 tbsp grill seasoning, (McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning)
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 ½ pounds total)
1 oz dried porcini mushrooms
4 cups chicken broth
1 med onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ½ cups arborio rice
2 cups Barolo (dry Italian) red wine (two-thirds of a bottle)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary (about 4 sprigs)
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino
Romano cheese (a few generous handfuls)
2 cups arugula, shredded
2 cups baby spinach, shredded

Directions
1. Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high. In a shallow dish, combine the balsamic vinegar, Worcester shire sauce, 3 tbsp of EVOO, and the grill seasoning. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat evenly with the marinade.

2. In a small saucepan, heat the dried mushrooms and chicken broth over medium-low heat.

3. In a large skillet, heat the remaining EVOO. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a couple of minutes to soften. Add the rice, stir to coat and cook for 1 min. Add half of the wine. When it has been absorbed by the rice, stir in the remaining wine and the rosemary. When all of the wine is absorbed, ladle in some of the mushroom broth.

4. Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 7 to 8 min on the first side and for 5 to 6 min on the reverse side.

5. Add a ladle of the mushroom broth to the risotto every few minutes, stirring occasionally and cooking until absorbed. Remove the softened mushrooms from the broth and chop, add to the risotto. Cook the risotto until creamy and al dente, about 20 to 22 min. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and cheese.

6. Thinly slice the grilled chicken. Divide the risotto among shallow bowls and top each serving with the arugula, spinach, and sliced chicken.