Chicken With Red Lentils Recipe

Name: Chicken With Red Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 -2 clove garlic, chopped; 2 cups red lentils; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in half (single breasts); 1 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups red lentils
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in half (single breasts)
1 teaspoon cumin

1
Heat the oil in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until softened.
2
Add the lentils and stock and bring to a boil.
3
Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
4
Stir through the lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
5
While lentils are cooking, season the chicken with cumin.
6
Heat a non-stick frying pan and spray with cooking oil spray.
7
Cook chicken until cooked through.
8
Serve over lentils.
9
Lamb or fish fillets can be exchanged for chicken in this recipe.

454

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 -2 clove garlic, chopped, 2 cups red lentils, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Red Lentils 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 Red Lentils

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