One-pot lentil chicken

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Recipe by Sarah Randell

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1. Heat the oil in a non-stick wide, shallow pan, add bacon and fry briskly until lightly coloured, then lift on to a plate. Add the chicken and fry on each side until lightly brown. Set aside with the bacon. Tip onion and garlic into the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato purée, then stir over a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, stock, lentils and thyme. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the mushrooms. Add the bacon and chicken, pushing them under the liquid. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the chicken cooked. Season with salt and pepper.

360 kcalories, protein 41g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2.5g, salt 2.4 g

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• popperty mops

  03 January 2008

  popperty mops commented on this recipe

  We actually cooked this recipe for longer than it suggests, and the lentils went all mushy and it was delicious - a really hearty dinner for a cold night!

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• Pamela

  07 January 2008

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  tasty but needs a little longer cooking time for the lentils

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• Laure

  09 January 2008

  Laure rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy to do and very healthy. Lentils cooking time is ok (but this was also the time recommended on the packet). Delicious recipe, even better the day after. Serve it with something, like potatoes or vegetables.

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• Rach

  26 January 2008

  Rach rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This recipe had a really lovely flavour, my husband loved it! We have added it to our favorites. I used organic chicken breasts and the flavour was fantastic. The lentals made it a filling dish and added texture. Serve with charlotte potatoes and a large glass of white wine.

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• helene

  03 March 2008

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  Wonderful, filling and easy!! Great for my partner as he works out and he needs the protein and this so perfect for him!!

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• laking

  27 March 2008

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  This was delicious! It was easy to make, tasty, warming and filling.. and the bonus is that it is so healthy. We cooked it for longer though to soften the lentils more.

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• Sue Spink

  21 April 2008

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  Very tasty and filling. We like one pot dishes for convenience.

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  02 May 2008

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  Really enjoyed this and thought made a lovely dish. Would recommend.

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• scrummy

  04 June 2008

  scrummy commented on this recipe

  absolutely delicious i made it the day before then added more stock and reheated the day after in the oven with a cover on gorgeous though did cook a lot longer. delish with french bread. would be nice with sausages or even belly pork.

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  16 June 2008

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  yummers! fits into my Greek doctor diet well also :)

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  Absolutely delicious and very straightforward – like other commenters, I let it cook for a bit longer and the results just melted in the mouth.

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• Caro

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  DE-LI-CIOUS!! Like Rach I used organic chicken breasts then served it with new potatoes and carrots...and a glass of white wine - a winner!

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• Louise

  06 September 2008

  Louise rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This had a quite nice flavour. the preparation was a little long for what is basically a stew, browning the chicken properly takes a while but is worth it. I have definatley made better one pots with less prep time. If you double the recipe to feed four (as i did) i would recommend not doubling up on the wine (maybe fifty percent more)

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  I love this recipe! I have made it a few times and it is definitely one of my favourites. Easy, warming and filling. Wonderful!

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  11 November 2008

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  Fantastic!! My husband and I loved this - really tasty.

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 rasher lean dry-cure back bacon , trimmed and chopped
• 2 large bone-in chicken thighs , skin removed
• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
• 2 tsp plain flour
• 2 tsp tomato purée
• 150ml dry white wine
• 200ml chicken stock
• 50g green lentils
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 85g chestnut mushrooms , halved if large

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Serves 2

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Low-fat, Super healthy

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 rasher lean dry-cure back bacon , trimmed and chopped
• 2 large bone-in chicken thighs , skin removed
• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced
• 2 tsp plain flour
• 2 tsp tomato purée
• 150ml dry white wine
• 200ml chicken stock
• 50g green lentils
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 85g chestnut mushrooms , halved if large

360 kcalories, protein 41g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2.5g, salt 2.4 g

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