Frugal Gourmet's Chicken and Lentils Middle Eastern Style |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 75 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Jeff Smith's cookbook The Frugal Gourmet . Ingredients:
2 cups lentils |
salt |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 bay leaf |
2 teaspoons oregano |
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried |
3 lbs frying chicken, cut up and pan browned |
1/2 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese |
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 cups plain yogurt |
Directions:
1. Soak lentils in 8 cups water in bowl for 5-6 hours. Place lentils w/ the water in a pot w/ the salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and dill weed. Simmer for about 1 hour, covered, until tender but not mushy.
2. Add the lemon juice to the lentil mixture. Place the chicken pieces in a casserole and pour the lentil mixture over them, and Top with the cheese, and Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for about 1 hr 15 minute (Might need to add extra water during baking.) Top w/yogurt before serving.
3. Smith suggests serving w/a crunchy bread, Spinach Salad, and a heavy red wine.
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