Ground Chicken and Lentil Chili Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp mild paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp red cayenne pepper
1 tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)
1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

In a medium pot heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chili powder, paprika, pepper flakes, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Saute, stirring constantly, for 2 additional minutes.
Add chicken, stir and mash with wooden spoon to break into fine pieces. cook until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover. Stir occasionally; cook until lentils are tender and chili is think, about 30 minutes. Add more broth if lentils absorb all liquid.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414.54 Kcal (1736 kJ)
Calories from fat	182 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.22g	31%
Cholesterol	30.99mg	10%
Sodium	1135.8mg	47%
Potassium	713.87mg	15%
Total Carbs	38.06g	13%
Sugars	3.09g	12%
Dietary Fiber	13.29g	53%
Protein	20.99g	42%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	80.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	170.47 Kcal (714 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.32g	31%
Cholesterol	12.74mg	10%
Sodium	467.07mg	47%
Potassium	293.56mg	15%
Total Carbs	15.65g	13%
Sugars	1.27g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.46g	53%
Protein	8.63g	42%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	20%
Iron	2mg	28%
Calcium	33.1mg	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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.2

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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