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Berbere Chicken and Lentils
Berbere chicken and lentils is a hearty, healthy Ethiopian dish that is easy to make and bursting with the best flavors of the region.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 719 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Ethiopian
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 3 tsp salt divided
- 1 lb dried brown lentils rinsed, drained
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp berbere spice divided
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts (or boneless thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon slices
Instructions
Lentils
- Combine the water and 1 teaspoon salt in large saucepan over high heat. Add lentils and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, drain again. Place in large bowl.
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Dressing
- In a blender or using a immersion hand blender, mix the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, 1 tablespoon of berbere, cinnamon, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt, until thick and emulsified. Pour 3/4 cup dressing over warm lentils and toss to coat, set aside.
Chicken
- Rub chicken all over with remaining 1 tablespoon berbere and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add chicken breasts to skillet and sauté 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Serving
- Toss the lentils with the dressing again. Arrange lentils on large platter or individual plate. Place chicken on top of lentils, onions on top of chicken and drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon slices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
719kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1126mg
(47%)
Potassium
1355mg
(39%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
299IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1126mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1355mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 299IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.