Legumes
Easy
Moroccan lentils
90 min
Legumes
Easy
Recipe of Lentils with chicken.
Lentils with chicken are a traditional and comforting stew, perfect for cold days or when you're looking for a complete and nutritious meal. This recipe combines chicken protein with lentil fiber, creating a flavorful and hearty stew that the whole family will love.
Origin and popularity
This dish is common in many Spanish and Latin American homes, where each family has its own version. Its popularity is due to being economical, easy to prepare, and using basic ingredients that are usually on hand.
Key ingredients and variations
In addition to lentils and chicken, this recipe includes chorizo and morcilla (blood sausage), which add a smoky and deep flavor. Vegetables like pepper, tomato, onion, and carrot enrich the broth, while potatoes thicken it and give consistency. You can vary the ingredients to your taste: add more vegetables, use boneless chicken, or reduce the amount of cured meats for a lighter version.
Serving tips
This stew is best enjoyed hot, accompanied by white rice or fried green plantain slices, as is done in some regions. You can also serve it with some crusty bread to dip in the sauce.
Cook
60 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Cut bell pepper into slices. Then you pour water into the pot a little bit and add 4 handfuls of lentils and throw them into the water and leave it for a little to work.
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2
You put the tomato pepper the clove of garlic and onion to shred.
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3
And we threw the half chicken in the pot and the avecrem pills.
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4
And with the leftover half onion, you put it whole in the pot.
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5
And it continues with the sweet pepper and the chorizo as well as the carrot.
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6
Peel the potatoes and cut them into pieces and add them and pour in a glass of water.
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7
When the potatoes are soft, we add the black pudding and it's done and ready to taste.
