Chicken and Lentil Stew
- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil1 Small Onion diced2 Stalks Celery diced2 Small Carrots diced2 Cloves Garlic1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste2 Large Organic Skinless Chicken Breasts bone-in1 Tablespoon Za'atar Spice Mix1 Teaspoon Sea Salt1/4 Cup Cooking Wine white or red1 Cup French Lentils5 Cups Water or Stock
In a large pot, heat the sesame oil on medium heat and then sauté the onions, celery, and carrots until soft. Add the garlic and tomato paste and continue to sauté a few minutes. Add the chicken, za’atar (or other herbs), and salt and sauté a few minutes until the vegetables begin to stick to the pan.
Deglaze the pan with the wine (to do this, splash the wine on the bits that have stuck to the pan during sautéing, then scrape the pan to release the bits and the flavor). Add the lentils and water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the lentils are soft.
During cooking, the chicken may fall off the bones. Remove the bones before serving. Splash the olive oil on top of the chicken just before serving. Serve with roasted quinoa with kale and almonds.
*Note: za’atar is a middle eastern spice made with sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds. If your local food stores do not carry it, simply substitute equal parts thyme, oregano, and sesame seeds.
Serving Size: 5 1 cup
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CYNDI188.
Deglaze the pan with the wine (to do this, splash the wine on the bits that have stuck to the pan during sautéing, then scrape the pan to release the bits and the flavor). Add the lentils and water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the lentils are soft.
During cooking, the chicken may fall off the bones. Remove the bones before serving. Splash the olive oil on top of the chicken just before serving. Serve with roasted quinoa with kale and almonds.
*Note: za’atar is a middle eastern spice made with sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds. If your local food stores do not carry it, simply substitute equal parts thyme, oregano, and sesame seeds.
Serving Size: 5 1 cup
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CYNDI188.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 248.6
- Total Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 63.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,075.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 13.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 26.8 g
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