Lavender Honey-Glazed Chicken With Lentils and Black Olive Puree Recipe

Name: Lavender Honey-Glazed Chicken With Lentils and Black Olive Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups honey; ¼ cup dried lavender; 4 boneless chicken breasts; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups water; 1 cup lentils, washed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 carrot, very finely diced; 12 onion, very finely diced; 1 celery rib, very finely diced; 14 lb bacon, diced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 shallot, diced; 3 bay leaves; 1 (8 ounce) jar kalamata olives, rinsed thoroughly

Servings: persons

2 cups honey
¼ cup dried lavender
4 boneless chicken breasts
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups water
1 cup lentils, washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, very finely diced
12 onion, very finely diced
1 celery rib, very finely diced
14 lb bacon, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, diced
3 bay leaves
1 (8 ounce) jar kalamata olives, rinsed thoroughly

1
Preheat oven to 350F Heat honey in a saucepot over low heat until warm.
2
Add the lavender and steep for 30 minutes.
3
Strain through a chinois or fine mesh sieve.
4
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and bake in the oven until nearly done, about 10 minutes.
5
Brush with the glaze and finish cooking, about 5 minutes more.
6
Meanwhile, bring water to boil in a saucepot.
7
Add the lentils and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the water has absorbed and the lentils are tender, then drain.
8
Heat the oil in a skillet.
9
Add the carrot, onion, and celery, and saute.
10
Add to the lentils.
11
In a skillet render the bacon until crispy.
12
Add the garlic, shallot, bay leaves, and olives.
13
Cover with water, and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
14
Puree in a blender, and strain through a chinois or a fine mesh sieve.
15
Serve with the chicken and lentils.

9487

kcal

Calories

678

Fat

179

Carbs

631

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups honey, ¼ cup dried lavender, 4 boneless chicken breasts, salt, and more.

Yes, Lavender Honey-Glazed Chicken With Lentils and Black Olive Puree 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.

Lavender Honey-Glazed Chicken With Lentils and Black Olive Puree

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