Chicken with lentils
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken with lentils is a fragrant and hearty dish from Greek cuisine that harmoniously combines tender chicken fillet, spices, and the rich flavor of lentils. Its roots trace back to Mediterranean tradition where fresh herbs, lemon juice, and simple yet nutritious ingredients create a rich taste. Ginger and garlic add zest while tomatoes and parsley refresh the dish with lightness. Chicken sautéed with aromatic spices develops a tender crust while lentils impart a deep nutty nuance to the dish. This versatile treat can be served as a standalone meal or complemented with fresh vegetables and bread. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, delighting them with its rich flavor and health benefits.
1
First, it is necessary to boil the lentils until cooked. The recipe for preparing it as a side dish is usually written on the package.
- French green lentils (lentilles vertes): 200 g
2
The next step is to finely chop the onion and garlic, and grate the ginger. Sauté the onion in a small amount of vegetable oil, then add the garlic and ginger.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Grated ginger root: 1 teaspoon
3
After that, add pieces of chicken the size of a walnut to the pan with onion, garlic, and ginger, and fry for 15-20 minutes (the first 3-5 minutes on high heat, then on medium heat).
- Chicken breast fillet: 400 g
4
Then add the juice of half a lemon, salt, and your favorite spices (French herbs are good, for example) to the chicken. Pour in 100 ml of water and simmer covered for another 5 minutes.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
At the end of cooking, cooked lentils, chopped tomatoes, and finely chopped parsley are added. Everything is mixed, simmered for the final five minutes, and can be served.
- French green lentils (lentilles vertes): 200 g
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Parsley: 1 bunch