CHICKEN BAKED WITH LENTILS

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, in one slice, diced
3 pounds chicken thighs, 6 to 8 pieces, patted dry
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery, about 1 rib
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups finely chopped radicchio, about 1/2 head, cored
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 cups lentils
3 cups chicken stock, more if needed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 4-quart ovenproof casserole. Add pancetta and cook on medium until golden. Remove. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add, skin side down. Sear until golden on medium-high heat, working in two shifts if necessary. Remove from pan. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pan.
  • Add onions, celery and garlic, cook on medium until soft and translucent. Stir in cumin. Add radicchio, vinegar and sage; sauté briefly. Add lentils, stock and cooked pancetta.
  • Return chicken to pan, bring to a simmer, cover and place in oven. Cook about an hour, until lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, but not all. Lentils should be saucelike but not soupy. Add a little stock if needed. Check seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 936, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 62 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1202 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Princesser Namus
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Banele Ndzimandze
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Finn Shiels
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The chicken was a bit dry and the lentils were undercooked.


J Louinord
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved it!


ml.monir L Monir
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken and lentils were cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing.


Jason Manyengo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hanif Hassan Shaheen
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Khizer jutt KHIZER JUTT
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and the lentils were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


mohamed Tamer
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked through and the lentils were tender. The flavors were well-balanced.


Landon Sparks
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was flavorful and the lentils were soft and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Wendee Sizemore
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This chicken and lentils dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying.