bob-the-cook: Inspired by North Africa, this quick and easy one-skillet meal draws the warmth of cumin and rich depth of smoked paprika to beautifully layer with the nutty earthiness of the lentils.
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**Ingredients**
* 1 chicken cut into 8 pieces (or equivalent in breasts and/or thighs), skin on
* 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
* 1½ Tbsp (20 mL) smoked paprika
* 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin
* 1 cup (250 mL) split red lentils, rinsed
* 1 cup (250 mL) whole cherry tomatoes
* 2 cups (500 mL) low sodium chicken stock
* 3 bay leaves
* 1 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes (optional)
* Finely chopped parsley (garnish)
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**Directions**
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In an ovenproof fry pan (or cast iron pan) over medium/high heat add a good splash of olive oil. Pat chicken on both sides with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, season generously with salt and pepper on both sides and add to the pan. Be sure not to crowd the pan or the chicken will steam and not sear. Sear the chicken in batches if required. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on both sides or until golden brown. Remove pieces and set aside.
2. Remove excess oil from the pan, or add more olive oil if needed. Over medium heat add onions, garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions become transparent, but not browned. Then add lentils, stock, tomatoes, bay leaves, chili flakes, and chicken pieces. Slide into oven and bake for 20 to 25 mins (do not add a lid to the pan). Check chicken and lentils for doneness. Turn oven off and turn on broiler feature. Brown up the tomatoes for a minute or so then remove pan from oven and check lentils for seasoning. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and extra chili flakes to taste.
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This Recipe Is Published **Here** **>>>>>** http://www.lentils.org/recipe/moroccan-braised-chicken-lentils-smoked-paprika-tomato/
gergster48: Looks mouthwatering!!
j_miramonster: Will probably make this later this week. Thanks for the recipe.
marteautemps: I have everything but cherry tomatoes, I have some fresh roma tomatoes and also various canned tomato products, any recommendation?
eileendougan: Well Bob the cook this looks outstanding but I am still gonna use my red tangine just for beauty..good job
Sick_Nolte: Just made this and will definitely do it again! Easy way to feed a few people for under 12 dollars. I added about 2 teaspoons of Turmeric as well.
Thirty_Helens_Agree: This looks fabulous!
ThisIsFRSH: This looks absolutely amazing!
CDRNY: Oh, la laaaa! This “tagine” look really good!
AmericanScotsman: It was excellent, thanks ! Not a parsley fan so trying to come up with something else to top it for next time .
mrcalloway: No tagine?
mukker2504: Will try this
ecto_flecto: did anyone else think of peep show when they saw this