Chicken And Lentils Middle Eastern Style Recipe
Thanks to my neighbor for sharing this excellent Chicken And Lentils Middle Eastern Style recipe. This Chicken And Lentils Middle Eastern Style when served as a Side Dish will bring happiness in your dining room. The main ingredient in this recipe is Chicken. Please try this recipe and leave a comment for me here or on Twitter.
Ingredients
2 cups lentils
Salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 3 pound frying chicken, cup up and pan browned
1/2 cup fresh-grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 cups plain yogurt
Directions
Soak the lentils in 8 cups of water in a bowl for 5 to 6 hours.
Place the lentils, along with the water, in a pot with the salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and dill weed.
Simmer for about 1 hour, covered, until tender but not mushy.
Add the lemon juice to the lentil mixture.
Place the chicken pieces in a casserole and pour the lentil mixture over them.
Top with the cheese.
Bake, covered, at 350° for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You may need to add additional water during the baking.
Top with the yogurt
Place the lentils, along with the water, in a pot with the salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and dill weed.
Simmer for about 1 hour, covered, until tender but not mushy.
Add the lemon juice to the lentil mixture.
Place the chicken pieces in a casserole and pour the lentil mixture over them.
Top with the cheese.
Bake, covered, at 350° for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You may need to add additional water during the baking.
Top with the yogurt
