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

A to Z Cineplex
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I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Grishma Rai
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and the lentils were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mohammad wali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Tyquairious Palmer
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and the lentils were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Patel Sonu
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the lentils were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


chimaobi okere
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and the lentils were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Keontaz Garner
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Dikshant Gurung
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the lentils are so flavorful.


Masum Masum
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the lentils were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


gaming thadiya
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the lentils added a nice heartiness to the meal. I especially enjoyed the crispy skin on the chicken.