Red Lentil Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 chicken breasts; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cumin, ground; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 1 cup split red lentils; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup fresh coriander

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 cup split red lentils
1 cup cherry tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh coriander

1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
2
Slice each chicken breast in half, yielding four strips.
3
Coat the chicken in olive oil and cumin, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
4
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof baking dish and brown chicken (about 2 minutes on each side). Remove and set aside.
5
Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the pan, along with the onions and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Add cinnamon, lentils, chicken stock, tomatoes and bring to a boil.
7
Add the chicken breasts on top, cover, and place in the oven.
8
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir through the coriander and serve.

725

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 chicken breasts, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon cumin, ground, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Red Lentil Chicken Stew

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