Chicken And Lentil Tagine

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, cored and chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• salt and pepper
• 1 quart water
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro or 1 large parsley sprig, tied together with kitchen string
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 onions, sliced

Recipe

• 1 put the oil in a deep skillet or casserole, preferably non-stick with a lid.
• 2 place over medium-high heat and wait a minute or so, until the oil is hot.
• 3 add the chicken, skin side down, and brown it well, turning pieces until all sides are browned. 10 to 15minutes.
• 4 stir in the garlic, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, and some salt and pepper.
• 5 pour in 1 quart of water, along with the herb bundle and cinnamon sticks.
• 6 cover, turn heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
• 7 add the lentils, cover, and simmer until they’re soft, about 25 minutes more. discard the herbs and cinnamon sticks, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
• 8 (you can prepare the dish up to a day ahead and refrigerate before reheating. you may need to add a little water to thin the sauce a bit.).