BLACKENED CHICKEN AND CREOLE LENTILS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Blackened Chicken and Creole Lentils Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mirelsonp

Number Of Ingredients 25

For the lentils:
8 skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/4 cup Cajun spice blend (or make blend below)
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. Cajun spice blend (or use blend below)
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups cooked or canned green lentils, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Cajun Spice mix:
4 tsp. dried oregano
4 tsp. dried thyme
4 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. ground white pepper
2 tsp. ground paprika
1 tsp. kosher or coarse salt
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. reheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Sprinkle chicken evenly on both sides with Cajun spice. 3. Add canola oil in a large ovenproof saute pan, over medium high heat and sear chicken on each side until spices turn dark but are not burnt. 4. Finish chicken in the oven. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 5. Meanwhile, prepare the lentils: In a large saucepan, heat canola oil. Saute onions until golden. Add mushrooms and cook until golden, then add tomato paste with spice blend. Cook for 3 minutes. 6. Mix in stock, being sure to scrape pan with wooden spoon. Add lentils and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes or until excess liquid is absorbed. 7. Add butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with blackened chicken.

Pattie Rushin
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the blackened chicken and Creole lentils.


Lemon Heads
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I'm not a fan of lentils, but I loved the blackened chicken. It was perfectly cooked and very flavorful.


Bafana Buthelezi
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The blackened chicken and Creole lentils were both amazing.


Kelly French
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The Creole lentils were a bit too spicy for my taste, but the blackened chicken was perfect.


Ian Ian
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This was my first time making blackened chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Samer Samers
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I'm not a huge fan of blackened chicken, but the Creole lentils were delicious. I'd definitely make them again.


Rajat Malla
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The blackened chicken is always juicy and flavorful and the Creole lentils are the perfect side dish.


MADNI JUTT
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This dish was just okay. The blackened chicken was a bit dry and the Creole lentils were bland.


Ashok Rai
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the Creole lentils.


Mohashin Ali
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the blackened chicken and Creole lentils.


Md Ajijul Sk
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The blackened chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the Creole lentils were amazing! I'll definitely be making the lentils again.


Sattar ABdil
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The blackened chicken was perfectly cooked and the Creole lentils were so flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!