Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried yellow lentils
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves

Method

  • Place lentils in large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover, reduce heat, simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine cumin and next 5 ingredients(through cloves) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal and shake to coat.
  • Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Add chicken and spice mixture; saute 4 minutes. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add lentils and bay leaves; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes.