Chicken Chermoulla With a Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Chermoulla With a Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly (1.5 pounds approx.); ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped coarsely; 4 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 medium red onion, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup red lentil, rinsed in water (200 grams); 2 ½ cups chicken stock (630 mls); 200 g baby spinach leaves (7oz); ½ cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped; ½ cup fresh coriander, coarsely chopped (leaves); 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar; ⅓ cup yogurt

Servings: persons

700 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly (1.5 pounds approx.)
½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped coarsely
4 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium red onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red lentil, rinsed in water (200 grams)
2 ½ cups chicken stock (630 mls)
200 g baby spinach leaves (7oz)
½ cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped
½ cup fresh coriander, coarsely chopped (leaves)
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup yogurt

1
Combine chicken, parsley, lemon rind, spices, onoion and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl.
2
Heat a wok or a large frying pan.
3
Stir-fry chicken in small batches, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, combine lentils and stock in a medium sized saucepan.
5
Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes or until the lentils are just tender.
6
Drain.
7
Place lentils in a large bowl with the spinach, coriander, mint and combined vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
8
Toss gently to combine.
9
Serve chicken mixture on the lentil mixture, drizzle with yogurt and sprinkle with some extra green herbs for presentation.

677

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 700 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly (1.5 pounds approx.), ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped coarsely, 4 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated, 4 teaspoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chermoulla With a Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Chermoulla With a Lentil Salad

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