Chicken And Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt Recipe

Name: Chicken And Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder, we love Penzey's Hot Curry Powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks; sea salt; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce; 2/3 cup lentils; 2 bay leaves; 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced; lemon juice; mango chutney (optional); fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder, we love Penzey's Hot Curry Powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
sea salt
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
2/3 cup lentils
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
lemon juice
mango chutney (optional)
fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until sizzling. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 8 minutes.
2
Add garlic, curry powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper. Cook until onion starts to turn golden brown and spices are fragrant.
3
Add broth, tomato sauce, lentils, and bay leaves.
4
Add chicken breasts.
5
Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
7
Remove and discard bay leaves from curry. Transfer to serving bowls. Serve with a dollop of cucumber yogurt and mango chutney (if using). Garnish with cilantro leaves (if using).

528

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon curry powder, we love Penzey's Hot Curry Powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt

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