Chicken And Lentil Rice Recipes

EASY CHICKEN, RICE AND LENTIL WRAPS

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir soup, chicken, cumin, chili powder and red pepper into rice; return to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed.
• Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas (about 1/2 cup each). Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes. Roll up tortillas.

CHICKEN AND LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, and set aside.
• Place onion in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the carrot and garlic. Stir in the lentils and broth, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Return chicken to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little water to just moisten.
• Stir tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with rosemary and basil. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in lemon juice, and serve warm.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Rub 1 tbsp olive oil into the chicken thighs. Mix the garlic, cumin, coriander and paprika together, then rub all over the chicken thighs on both sides.
• Heat a large flameproof casserole, add the chicken thighs and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins until golden on both sides. You might need to do this in 2 batches, depending on the size of the casserole. Set the chicken aside. Turn down the heat, add the remaining oil and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients, apart from the mint and bring to the boil. Place the chicken thighs on top and pour in any juices. Cover and cook for 1½ hrs, until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened. Can be cooled and frozen at this stage for up to 1 month. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge, then gently warm through. Scatter with fresh mint leaves and serve with couscous or rice.

LENTIL CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Season chicken - Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place in a medium bowl and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of curry powder - combine well and leave to marinate for 15 mins.Pro tip - This chicken can be left to marinate for up to 12 hours in the fridge.
• Saute chicken - In a heavy bottom saute pan or cast-iron skillet, add 1 tbsp oil. Saute the chicken on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Pro tip -We want to get some color on the chicken, not cook it. It will cook later in the sauce.
• Saute - To the same pan, add remaining oil - Saute onions for a minute. Then add the curry leaves and bay leaves. Followed by the grated ginger and minced garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Curry - Next, add the chopped tomatoes and curry powder. Saute until you get a nice aroma of the spices - about 2 minutes.
• Lentils - Then, add the lentils and 1/2 cup water or broth. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.Pro tip - Lentils take longer than chicken to cook so we cook them halfway before adding the chicken.
• Chicken - Next, return the chicken back to the pan along with the coconut milk and remaining water or broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until lentils are soft.
• Finish - Add the garam masala, tamarind paste (or vinegar). Return to a boil then taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve over steamed rice or Indian bread like chapati or naan

CHICKEN AND LENTIL RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Once its hot, toss in 1 onion and stir-fry till it is golden brown.
• Add the chicken breasts, cover and cook over low heat until done.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix well.
• In another pan, heat a tbsp.
• of oil and fry the second onion in it until it turns golden.
• Add dates and raisins.
• Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Mix in the saffron.
• Keep aside.
• Strain the lentils now and keep aside until you are ready to mix them with the rice later.
• Now start preparing the rice.
• To do so, bring 8 cups of water to a rapid boil in a pot.
• Drain out the water from the soaked rice completely.
• Add the drained rice to the boiling water.
• Bring the rice to a boil for 3 minutes.
• After checking whether the rice is cooked, strain the rice and rinse it with lukewarm water in a strainer.
• Bring 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsps.
• of oil to a rapid bowl in a pot.
• Add layers of rice and lentils, alternately, building these layers up to a dome shape.
• The last layer should be of rice.
• Poke 5-6 holes through the rice to the bottom with the handle of a spoon.
• Close the lid.
• Heat on medium flame for 3 minutes until the rice starts steaming.
• In a separate pot, heat another 1/4 cup of water and 2 tbsps.
• of oil.
• Pour over the rice.
• Cover the saucepan with a lid.
• Seal the lid over the saucepan with atta dough.
• Lower heat and cook for 45 minutes on a simmer.
• Remove from heat and place the saucepan in the sink.
• Run cold water under it to cool it down.
• Remove/break the wheat flour{Atta} seal.
• To serve: Very carefully and gently, remove the lentil rice and sprinkle lightly in a serving dish in a dome shape.
• Spread the mixture of dates and raisins over the rice.
• Spread the chicken on top.
• Remove the crusty bottom and spread in a separate plate.
• Enjoy!

THE ONE-POT CHICKEN AND LENTIL DISH YOU CAN EAT ALL WEEK LONG

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and just cooked through. Remove to a plate. To saucepan, add curry powder and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add lentils to saucepan and stir to coat. Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. Return chicken to pan along with any accumulated juices and continue to cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more. Divide evenly among serving bowls, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish each with yogurt and cilantro. (NOTE: If lentils are still not tender after cook time is complete, add ½ cup more water and continue to cook until softened.) Thought this chicken and lentils recipe was easy? Find one-skillet supper recipes here. We independently source all of the products that we feature on cleaneatingmag.com. If you buy from the links on our site, we may receive an affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.