Kitchen appliances and utensils:
- plate;
- pan with high sides;
- small pan;
- colander;
- kitchen scales and other measuring accessories;
- wooden spatula;
- tablespoon;
- cutting board;
- kitchen knife.
Ingredients
| Components | Proportions |
| green lentils | 200 g |
| chicken fillet | 200 g |
| onion | 1 PC. |
| seasoning for chicken | optional |
| vegetable oil | 20-30 ml |
| table or sea salt | optional |
| ground allspice | optional |
| garlic | 2 cloves |
| bottled water | 400 ml |
Step cooking
- Lentils in the amount of 200 g thoroughly washed, then transfer it to a small pan and pour 400 ml of bottled water. We send the pan to medium heat and wait until the liquid boils.
- Reduce the heat to a minimum, and then add a little salt.
- Boil the lentils until cooked for about 40-50 minutes.
- We peel one onion and three cloves of garlic from the husk, after which I thoroughly wash the products and cut into small cubes.
- We heat the pan and pour 20-30 ml of vegetable oil into it. On top of the hot oil, spread the chopped onions and garlic. Fry the ingredients literally one minute until a golden hue and transparency appear.
- Chicken fillet weighing about 200 grams of mine, and then trim the excess fat and other unnecessary parts. Cut the meat into small thin slices, and then mix them with salt, ground allspice and chicken seasoning. The choice of spices and their quantity directly depends on your taste preferences.
- Spread the prepared chicken on top of the fried onions and garlic. Stir the ingredients thoroughly, after which we fry the mass until the meat reaches full readiness.
- Throw the finished lentils into a colander to get rid of excess moisture. Add the lentils to the chicken and then mix.
- We increase the heat to medium and cook the dish for at least three minutes, periodically stirring the products so that they do not burn. Serve hot lentils with chicken. If desired, the dish can be decorated with parsley or dill.
Video recipe
To understand in more detail the simple technology of cooking lentils with chicken, you must carefully watch the video presented. On it, an experienced culinary specialist tells and gradually shows how to cook lentils properly, as well as chop and fry chicken fillet. After watching the video in full, you can independently evaluate the appetizing look of the finished dish, as well as hear the opinion of the author himself regarding the taste qualities of his creation.
This recipe is very simple to implement, and also does not require hard-to-reach ingredients or special cooking skills. If you do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but like a good and tasty meal, then this dish is for you. Be sure to describe in the comments your impressions regarding the taste of the lentil and chicken dishes made according to the described recipe. Enjoy your meal!
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