Chicken and Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 2
Aromatic Chicken and Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt
in Curry

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder , we love Penzey 's Hot Curry Powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch chunks
sea salt
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
2/3 cup lentils
2 bay leaves
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cucumber , thinly sliced
lemon juice
mango chutney ( optional )
fresh cilantro ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
320
Sugar
7g
Fat
10g
Chicken and Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a flavorful blend of tender chicken, hearty lentils, aromatic spices, and cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce. It's a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and sour flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. This recipe is easy to make and can be adjusted to your personal taste preferences. It's a hearty, one-pot meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Serve it with rice or naan bread for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onions for 5-10 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic, curry powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2.Add chicken and season with salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
3.Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, lentils and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until lentils and chicken are tender.
4.In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5.Serve curry over rice with cucumber yogurt on the side. Top with fresh cilantro and mango chutney for added flavor, if desired.

PROS

Chicken and Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is high in protein, fiber and healthy fats.
Its ingredients are affordable and easy to find.
It also freezes well for later use.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for some people and may require adjustments to the amount of curry powder used.
Lentils may cause bloating or gas in some individuals.
Cooking time can be lengthy, so it’s best to plan ahead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken and Lentil Curry With Cucumber Yogurt is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It may help to reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, boost immunity and improve gut health. It also promotes satiety, which can aid in weight management.

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