Chicken With Lentils (Kuka) Recipe

Name: Chicken With Lentils (Kuka)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; ¾ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 ounces mung beans (lentils); 4 tablespoons corn oil; 2 onions, finely chipped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 5 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 ¼ cups coconut milk; 1 ¼ cups water; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
2 ounces mung beans (lentils)
4 tablespoons corn oil
2 onions, finely chipped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ¼ cups coconut milk
1 ¼ cups water
1 tablespoon fresh coriander
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Season chicken pieces with ginger and salt and pepper and set aside to marinate.
2
Meanwhile boil the mung beans in plenty of water for 35 minutes until soft, then mash well.
3
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a moderate heat and fry the chicken pieces in batches if necessary until evenly browned.
4
Transfer to a plat and set aside, reserving the oil and chicken juices in pan.
5
In same pan, fry the onions and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes and chili and cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring well.
6
Add the mashed lentils, lemon juice and coconut milk to the pan.
7
Simmer for 5 minutes then add the chicken pieces and a little water if the sauce is too thick.
8
Stir in the coriander and simmer for about 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
9
Serve with rice.

471

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, ¾ teaspoon ground ginger, 2 ounces mung beans (lentils), 4 tablespoons corn oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Lentils (Kuka) 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 With Lentils (Kuka)

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