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Moroccan Chicken And Lentils Recipe

	Darbar / All my dishes 2 years, 4 months ago A blend of cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon gives this dish its Moroccan flair. Prep:10m Cook:35m Servings:12	Darbar
	moroccan chicken lentils

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Ingredients

8 cups water

3 teaspoons salt, divided

1 pound dried brown lentils, rinsed, drained

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons ground cumin, divided

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chili powder

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 large onion, chopped

1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Combine 8 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Add lentils; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again. Place in large bowl.

Whisk 1 cup olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in large measuring cup. Pour 1 cup dressing over warm lentils and toss. Cool.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until dark brown and soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and cinnamon. Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.

Arrange lentils on large platter. Place sliced chicken atop lentils. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with parsley. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

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