Best Red Lentil Chicken Stew Recipes

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.

RED LENTIL CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
• Slice each chicken breast in half, yielding four strips.
• Coat the chicken in olive oil and cumin, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof baking dish and brown chicken (about 2 minutes on each side). Remove and set aside.
• Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the pan, along with the onions and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add cinnamon, lentils, chicken stock, tomatoes and bring to a boil.
• Add the chicken breasts on top, cover, and place in the oven.
• Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir through the coriander and serve.

RED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Sauté the carrots, onion, and celery in the olive oil until they start to caramelize a bit.
• Add the garlic about a minute before the vegetables are finished sautéing.
• Add the red lentils, and stir until mixed with the vegetables.
• Add the stock, tomatoes and juice, cumin, and Tabasco, if using.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce heat to medium low.
• Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
• If the liquid all evaporates and the lentils are not done, add a little water to keep the simmer going.

CHICKEN & LENTIL STEW WITH GREMOLATA

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, brown the drumsticks on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
• Add the onions and remaining oil to the pan, and cook for 5 mins or so until soft. Add the lentils, tomatoes, 1 can of water and the stock cube. Return the drumsticks to the pan. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat, put on a lid and simmer for 30 mins or until tender. Keep an eye on the stew and add a little water if it is drying out. Remove the lid and cook for another 10 mins, or until the sauce has thickened, then season.
• Meanwhile, make the gremolata. Mix the lemon zest, garlic and parsley together. Sprinkle over the cooked stew and serve with a chunk of crusty bread.

HEARTY RED LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water, onions, garlic, and 2 bouillon cubes to a boil in a large pot. Add lentils, squash, carrots, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes. If the majority of food is not covered in water, add more water and the corresponding amount of bouillon. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Add celery and simmer for 5 minutes. Add watercress, peas, dill, and soy sauce. Mash some of the potatoes and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes

BOBO'S RED CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Cover chicken with water in a large stockpot, salt to taste, bring to a boil and then simmer til tender.
• Drain, but save the broth.
• Saute bacon until almost crispy, add onion and saute until soft.
• Add 3 c broth, worcestershire, ketchup and seasonings; bring to a boil and thicken with the flour/water mixture Stir in butter just before serving; serve over fluffy white rice with a salad and hushpuppies.