Lentil Chicken Stew Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Frying Chicken- 1 2- to 3-pound, cut up
 Vegetable Oil or Bacon Fat- 2 tablespoons
 Water5 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lentils1 pound, dried
 Onions2 Medium, chopped
 Winter Savory or Parsley- 8 to 10 sprigs
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Thyme1 Teaspoon
 Parsley leaves1/2 Tablespoon, chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a non-stick pan, heat bacon fat or oil and brown chicken in it.
2) Remove the chicken and place in the slow cooker.

MAKING
3) In the same pan, add 1 cup of water.
4) Bring the water to a boil, stirring continuously to scrape off the bits.
5) Pour the water over the chicken, along with lentils, savory or parsley, onion, salt, sugar and thyme into the slow cooker.
6) Put the lid on and simmer for 6 to 8 hours.
7) Take the chicken out of the cooker and cut into dices.
8) Put the chicken back in stew.

SERVING
9) Serve hot in the bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
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