Chicken Wings Stewed in Tomato Sauce with Lentils

Name: Chicken Wings Stewed in Tomato Sauce with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Chicken wings; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 clove Garlic; 1 Red chili pepper; 2 medium Onions; 1/2 Celery; 2 Bacon (store-bought slices); 2 Bay leaves (dried); 1 can Canned tomatoes; 1 Salt and pepper; 300 ml Lentils; 2 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped)

Servings: persons

8 Chicken wings
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
1 Red chili pepper
2 medium Onions
1/2 Celery
2 Bacon (store-bought slices)
2 Bay leaves (dried)
1 can Canned tomatoes
1 Salt and pepper
300 ml Lentils
2 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped)

1
Gently rinse the lentils, then soak in twice the amount of water.
2
Slice the onions lengthwise along the grain.
3
If the celery is tough, remove a few fibers, then diagonally slice.
4
Mince the garlic.
5
Slowly pan-fry both sides of the chicken wings in a frying pan over medium-high heat until golden brown.
6
No extra oil necessary.
7
In a separate pot, heat the olive oil, then cook the garlic and red chili pepper until fragrant.
8
Add the onions, celery, and finely sliced bacon, and saute.
9
Transfer the chicken wings to the pot, add the bay leaves, then fill with enough boiling water to slightly cover the ingredients.
10
Stew over medium heat for 7-8 minutes.
11
Once the flavors have combined, add the drained lentils and slowly stew over low heat.
12
Occasionally check the pot and add more water if necessary.
13
Add the canned tomatoes.
14
Once the lentils become tender, the stew thickens, and the chicken starts falling off of the bones, it's finished simmering.
15
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.
16
Transfer them to heated bowls and top with finely chopped parsley.

776

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 Chicken wings, 1 tbsp Olive oil, 1 clove Garlic, 1 Red chili pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Wings Stewed in Tomato Sauce with Lentils falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!