One-pot chicken, tomato and lentil
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.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Main - One Pot - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey - Lentils
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Low Carb
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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