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Green lentils with Chicken
A hearty green lentils with chicken that simmers into a warm, satisfying one-pot meal.
Tender chicken, earthy green lentils, and a rich, spiced broth.
A chicken lentil dinner that’s as nourishing as it is comforting.
difficulty
Easy
time
45 min
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Premium Ingredients
Wholesome, protein packed ingredients for a hearty green lentils with chicken.
Green lentils, rinsed
1½ cups
Rice (basmati) soaked
3 cups
Chicken (thighs or breast)
500 gr
Onions, Chopped
1 pic
Garlic
3 cloves
Tomatoes, chopped
1 pic
Carrots, diced
2 pic
Tomato Paste
2 tbsp
Salt
1 tbsp
Water
5 cup
Mixed spices
1 tsp
Renzo Chicken Stock Cubes
2 Cubes
Ground cumin
1 tsp
Olive Oil
3 tbsp
- Method
Recipe Steps
01
- Heat the olive oil and sear the chicken cubes with a pinch of salt and pepper until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
02
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and carrots for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato, tomato concentrate, cumin, and mixed spices; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
03
- Return the chicken, add the green lentils, and pour in the water with the 2 Renzo Chicken Stock Cubes; stir until the cubes dissolve into a savory broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through and falls apart.
04
- Adjust salt and pepper, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve hot with rice or bread.
At a Glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
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