garlic‑lemon chicken & lentil bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup dry brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in lentils and chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20–25 minutes.
5. Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Let the bowl rest 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and lentils absorb more flavor.

Nutrition values are approximate and based on lean chicken breast and dry lentils.

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