Chicken And Lentil Tagine Recipe

Name: Chicken And Lentil Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces, trimmed of excess fat; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tomatoes, cored and chopped; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; salt and pepper; 1 quart water; 1 bunch fresh cilantro or 1 large parsley sprig, tied together with kitchen string; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 cup dried lentils; 2 onions, sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces, trimmed of excess fat
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tomatoes, cored and chopped
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
salt and pepper
1 quart water
1 bunch fresh cilantro or 1 large parsley sprig, tied together with kitchen string
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup dried lentils
2 onions, sliced

1
Put the oil in a deep skillet or casserole, preferably non-stick with a lid.
2
Place over medium-high heat and wait a minute or so, until the oil is hot.
3
Add the chicken, skin side down, and brown it well, turning pieces until all sides are browned. 10 to 15minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and some salt and pepper.
5
Pour in 1 quart of water, along with the herb bundle and cinnamon sticks.
6
Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
7
Add the lentils, cover, and simmer until they're soft, about 25 minutes more. Discard the herbs and cinnamon sticks, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
8
(You can prepare the dish up to a day ahead and refrigerate before reheating. You may need to add a little water to thin the sauce a bit.).

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces, trimmed of excess fat, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 2 tomatoes, cored and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Lentil Tagine 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 Tagine

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