Name: One-pot chicken, tomato and lentil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 small chicken thighs &/or drumsticks (or 4 large); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small bunch of thyme; 1 clove of garlic, minced; 3 rashers of bacon; 1 tin green lentils (400g); 200g cherry tomatoes; 100ml chicken stock

One-pot chicken, tomato and lentil

17 Apr 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

This easy one-pot dish can be made with drumsticks or thighs - or whole chicken legs. It makes a simple, tasty supper. Serve it with crusty bread, mashed potatoes or rice.

Ingredients

6 small chicken thighs &/or drumsticks (or 4 large)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small bunch of thyme
1 clove of garlic, minced
3 rashers of bacon
1 tin green lentils (400g)
200g cherry tomatoes
100ml chicken stock

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Cut the bacon into thin strips. Slice the leek and drain the lentils.
In a heavy-based, oven-proof dish, heat the oil, brown the chicken legs on each side, then transfer them to a plate.
Add the bacon, fry until crispy, then add the leek and garlic.
Put 4-5 sprig of thyme aside, add the leaves of the rest to the he pan. Stir for 2 minutes, then pour in the stock. Return the chicken to the dish.
Add the lentils and tomatoes. Gently stir, then place the chicken legs on top of the vegetables. Put the thyme on top and season to taste.
Put the dish in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
Serve warm with bread, mashed potatoes or rice.