Chicken With Spinach Lentils Recipe

Name: Chicken With Spinach Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces lentils De Put, rinsed; 1 inch ginger piece, grated; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 boneless chicken breasts small; 1 shallot finely chopped; 3 beets large, baked, peeled, cut into wedges; 1 Orange juiced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups baby spinach; mint coarsely chopped, to serve; plain yogurt to serve

Servings: persons

3 1/2 ounces lentils De Put, rinsed
1 inch ginger piece, grated
2 cloves garlic crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless chicken breasts small
1 shallot finely chopped
3 beets large, baked, peeled, cut into wedges
1 Orange juiced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups baby spinach
mint coarsely chopped, to serve
plain yogurt to serve

1
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, ginger and garlic. Cover with cold water and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 10-15 minutes, until lentils are tender.
2
In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp and the butter together on medium. Season chicken to taste. Cook 12-15 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown and just cooked through. Cover loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
3
Heat remaining oil in large frying pan on medium. Add shallot and saute 1-2 minutes until tender. Add lentils, beets and orange and lemon juices. Bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Season to taste. Stir spinach into hot lentils, until just wilted.
4
Serve sliced chicken on a bed of lentils, topped with mint and a spoonful of yogurt.

383

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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: 3 1/2 ounces lentils De Put, rinsed, 1 inch ginger piece, grated, 2 cloves garlic crushed, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Spinach 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 Spinach Lentils

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