Moroccan Chicken and Lentils Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken and Lentils
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  1. Combine 8 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Add lentils; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again. Place in large bowl.
  2. Whisk 1 cup olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in large measuring cup. Pour 1 cup dressing over warm lentils and toss. Cool.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until dark brown and soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and cinnamon. Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
  4. Arrange lentils on large platter. Place sliced chicken atop lentils. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with parsley. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 231.94 Kcal (971 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.98g 8%
Cholesterol 33.45mg 11%
Sodium 798.47mg 33%
Potassium 625.78mg 13%
Total Carbs 25.64g 9%
Sugars 1.44g 6%
Dietary Fiber 12.79g 51%
Protein 21.91g 44%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 69.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.77 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.74g 8%
Cholesterol 11.65mg 11%
Sodium 278.06mg 33%
Potassium 217.92mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.93g 9%
Sugars 0.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.45g 51%
Protein 7.63g 44%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 16%
Iron 1.6mg 25%
Calcium 24.3mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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