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Schmaltzy Lentils with Chicken, Olives, and Lemon

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A warm, hearty dish that combines savory chicken with lentils, olives, and a zesty lemon for a comforting, nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mediterranean
Calories: 470
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 pieces skin-on chicken breasts
  • 1 piece red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 500 ml low-salt chicken stock
  • 500 g cooked lentils (tomato-flavored works well)
  • 125 g kale, finely chopped
  • 1 piece lemon (half sliced and half juiced)
  • 50 g green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
  • small handful parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down into the pan.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Stir in the onion and garlic, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Add the spices (sumac and turmeric) and cook for another 1-2 minutes to release their aromas.
  6. Pour in the chicken stock, scraping underneath the pan to get all the flavorful bits.
  7. Incorporate the lentils, kale, lemon slices, and olives, then bring to a simmer.
  8. Return the chicken to the dish, skin-side up, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Season with lemon juice and black pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to swap the chicken for a plant-based protein or use different leafy greens if kale isn’t available. This dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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