Curried Lentil And Grilled Chicken Casserole

Name: Curried Lentil And Grilled Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds); 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 1 fresh hot green chili, seeded and minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups lentils; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Plain yogurt

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 4(49)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings

2skinless and boneless chicken breasts (about 1¼ pounds)
3tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1cup finely chopped onion
1medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1fresh hot green chili, seeded and minced
2cloves garlic, minced
1teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2teaspoons ground cumin
4cups chicken stock
2cups lentils
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Plain yogurt

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat a grill or broiler. Brush the chicken with one tablespoon of the oil and sear the chicken, turning it once, until it is brown and just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, sweet and hot peppers, garlic and ginger and saute until lightly browned. Stir in the cumin. Pare or cut the cooked chicken into chunks and add to the casserole.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 4
Stir in the broth. Pick over the lentlis and add them. Bring to a simmer, cover and bake for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt on the side.