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Cilantro Chicken and Lentils
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Cilantro Chicken and Lentils

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€€
from @find_your__joy1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • olive oil (divided)Pantry30 ml
  • brown lentils (rinsed)Grains200 g
  • vegetable brothPantry600 ml
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ground cuminSpices5 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce30 g
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • Greek yogurtDairy120 g

per serving

Nutrition

375kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
10 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the lentils

    • Rinse the lentils and add them to a saucepan with the vegetable broth.
    • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat part of the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, cumin and smoked paprika.
    • Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
    Step 2

  3. Build the flavor base

    • Add the remaining oil to the pan and soften the onion.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Combine

    • Add the cooked lentils to the pan with the chicken and stir to combine.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Step 4

  5. Finish and serve

    • Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
    • Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
    Step 5
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