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Chicken Thighs with Lentils, Chorizo, and Red Pepper Recipe

Chicken Thighs with Lentils, Chorizo, and Red Pepper Recipe

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Chicken Thighs with Lentils, Chorizo, and Red Pepper

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 2/3 cups lentils (about 2/3 lb)
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 lb dried chorizo or salami, casings removed , cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces
4 chicken thighs
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
2/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring the lentils, water, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, the thyme, and bay leaf to a boil over moderately high heat. Reduce the heat. Simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not falling apart, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan. Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to the simmering lentils.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan over moderate heat. Season the chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper and add it to the pan. Cook the chicken, turning, until brown, about 12 minutes in all. Pour off all the fat from the pan. Add the broth, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is just done, about 15 minutes. Add the pan juices from the chicken to the lentils along with the lemon juice and the parsley. Top with the chicken and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Wine Recommendation: The chorizo, pepper, and lentils pair well with a full-flavored, bold red wine. Two possibilities from France: a red from the Médoc, in Bordeaux, or a Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the southern Rhône Valley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	630.71 Kcal (2641 kJ)
Calories from fat	266.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.59g	46%
Cholesterol	49.89mg	17%
Sodium	1305.56mg	54%
Potassium	1125.56mg	24%
Total Carbs	54.89g	18%
Sugars	4.08g	16%
Dietary Fiber	25.93g	104%
Protein	35.7g	71%
Vitamin C	40.7mg	68%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	20.4mg	113%
Calcium	84.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.71 Kcal (602 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.74g	46%
Cholesterol	11.37mg	17%
Sodium	297.49mg	54%
Potassium	256.47mg	24%
Total Carbs	12.51g	18%
Sugars	0.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.91g	104%
Protein	8.13g	71%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	68%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	4.6mg	113%
Calcium	19.3mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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