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Spiced Roast Chicken With Onions, Lentils and Couscous Recipe

Spiced Roast Chicken With Onions, Lentils and Couscous Recipe

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Spiced Roast Chicken With Onions, Lentils and Couscous

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Ingredients:

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1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup couscous
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
4 chicken legs, separated into thighs and drums
salt and pepper
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 onion, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450. In large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Place the couscous in a med bowl and drizzle with broth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 min before fluffing with a fork.
In same saucepan, combine the lentils and garlic with water to cover by 1 1/2 inches. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender, about 20 min.; drain. Discard garlic if desired. Stir lentils into the couscous; reserve saucepan.
Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. In small bowl whisk together 2 T oil, the ginger and cinnamon. Slather chicken with seasoned oil. In large skillet heat 1 T oil over med heat. Add chicken and cook til golden, about 6-8 minute Flip chicken then transfer skillet to the oven and roast til cooked through, about 15 minute.
In reserved saucepan heat remaining oil (I would use butter, and just 1/2 T) over med heat. Add onion and cook til golden, stirrring, about 10 minute Stir into lentil mixture along with any chicken juices. Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve with chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	529.02 Kcal (2215 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.96g	31%
Cholesterol	160.77mg	54%
Sodium	318.4mg	13%
Potassium	832.09mg	18%
Total Carbs	38.71g	13%
Sugars	1.42g	6%
Dietary Fiber	11.87g	47%
Protein	45g	90%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	9%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	58mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.6 Kcal (731 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.59g	31%
Cholesterol	53.06mg	54%
Sodium	105.08mg	13%
Potassium	274.62mg	18%
Total Carbs	12.78g	13%
Sugars	0.47g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	47%
Protein	14.85g	90%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Iron	1.5mg	26%
Calcium	19.1mg	6%

* 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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