Curried Chicken With Lentils Recipe

Name: Curried Chicken With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -2 serrano pepper, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces; 1 cup dry lentils; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 3 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 serrano pepper, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 cup dry lentils
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

1
Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, serrano peppers, fennel seeds & cumin seeds. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, while stirring, until the seeds are slightly toasted and fragrant.
3
Add the ginger, curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, black pepper & salt. Saute for just about a minute.
4
Add the chicken to the pot and brown a bit, until no longer pink, for about 5 minutes.
5
Finally, stir in lentils, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spinach. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer while covered for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes or so, and add water if mixture gets a bit too dry.
6
Once the lentils are cooked, the curry is done. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt. When serving, top with parsley and eggs.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 -2 serrano pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Chicken With 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.

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Curried Chicken With Lentils

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Variations & substitutions

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