Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Lentils - recipe with photo

Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Lentils

A hearty and appetizing recipe that combines meat and a side dish in one meal. Mung beans can be used as an alternative to lentils. The specified amount of ingredients is calculated for 4-6 servings.

Total cooking time
not set
Number of servings
4
Recipe difficulty
3 / 5

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • chicken 1 kg
  • lentils 250 g
  • onion 250 g
  • tomatoes 400 g
  • garlic clove 3 clove
  • dried herbs 1 tbsp
  • salt
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1 of 13

Slice the onion into half-rings.

Step 2 of 13

Fry the chicken thighs in vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides, then remove them.

Step 3 of 13

Fry the onion in the same roasting pan.

Step 4 of 13

Add the herbs and tomatoes.

Step 5 of 13

Mix well.

Step 6 of 13

Stir in the rinsed lentils.

Step 7 of 13

Mix well.

Step 8 of 13

Pour in water so that it completely covers the lentils.

Step 9 of 13

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 10 of 13

Place the thighs on top.

Step 11 of 13

Cover with a lid. Stew for 30–35 minutes.

Step 12 of 13

Add garlic pressed through a garlic press.

Step 13 of 13

Mix well. Stew for 5 minutes.