Country Chicken With Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 chicken legs
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
2 leeks , carefully washed, dried and chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely diced
2 sticks celery, finely diced
2 tbsp olive oil
275 g green lentils
150 ml red wine
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions:

Cut the chicken legs in half so that you have 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks. Season well.
Carefully wash, dry and chop the leeks. Discard the tough outer green leaves. Peel and finely dice the carrots. Trim and finely dice the celery.
Heat the oil in a large (preferably non-stick) pan, add the chicken and fry for 7-8 minutes, turning frequently, until browned. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, add the leeks and garlic to the pan, cook over a low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the diced carrot and celery and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until both are a light brown.
Remove the chicken to the pan and stir. Add the lentils and the wine, and season to taste. Add enough cold water to cover the lentils. (At this point, I usually add more wine: some water and some wine). Bring to the boil, stirring.
Add bayleaves. Cover and cook over a low heat for 30 minutes, or until the chicken and lentils are cooked and tender. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Chef's Note: Lentils can take longer to cook if they have been stored for a long time. If the lentils are still firm at the end of the cooking in step 5, simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	706.96 Kcal (2960 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.37g	28%
Cholesterol	241.15mg	80%
Sodium	317.94mg	13%
Potassium	1629.7mg	35%
Total Carbs	54.32g	18%
Sugars	5.77g	23%
Dietary Fiber	23.95g	96%
Protein	70.1g	140%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	9.3mg	52%
Calcium	129.8mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.57 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.73g	28%
Cholesterol	48.97mg	80%
Sodium	64.57mg	13%
Potassium	330.96mg	35%
Total Carbs	11.03g	18%
Sugars	1.17g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.86g	96%
Protein	14.24g	140%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.9mg	52%
Calcium	26.4mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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