Chicken with mustard lentils

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Chicken with mustard lentils
90 min.
4
365kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Chicken with Mustard Lentils, a wholesome and comforting dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This gluten-free recipe not only boasts a rich combination of flavors but also comes packed with nourishing ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling good. In just 90 minutes, you can create a meal that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or intimate dinners with friends.

The star of this dish is tender chicken, browned to perfection, and paired with earthy Puy lentils that absorb all the delicious flavors. The sweet notes of red onion and fragrant garlic add depth, while a burst of freshness comes from the zest and juice of lemon. The addition of creamy crème fraîche and zesty Dijon mustard elevates this dish, making every bite a delightful experience. Plus, with a caloric content of just 365 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this scrumptious meal without any guilt.

Not only does this dish offer a balanced caloric breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, but it can also be customized with your favorite green vegetables on the side. So gather your ingredients, dust off your frying pan, and let’s get cooking! With Chicken with Mustard Lentils, you’ll serve up a meal that is hearty, flavorful, and sure to impress.

Ingredients

  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  • sticks strips. 
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 250 lentils 
  • 750 ml chicken stock see hot
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  •  lemon zest 
  • tbsp dijon mustard 
  • small bunch parsley chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole. Season the chicken pieces, then brown in the hot oil for 3 mins each side, until golden on all sides.
  2. Remove and set aside.
  3. Pour away all but 1 tbsp oil.
  4. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 mins, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
  5. Add the lentils and stock and stir well.
  6. Put the chicken on top, put the lid on and leave to simmer over a medium heat for 30 mins.
  7. Remove the lid and increase the heat. Bubble for another 20 mins until the lentils are tender, most of the stock has been absorbed, and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Stir in the crme frache, lemon zest and juice, mustard, parsley and seasoning.
  9. Serve with green veg, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories365kcal
Protein25.51%
Fat19.63%
Carbs54.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.25
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.920869634851%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
30.71mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
2.15mg
Quercetin
5.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.38kcal
18.27%
Fat:7.82g
12.03%
Saturated Fat:1.79g
11.18%
Carbohydrates:49.15g
16.38%
Net Carbohydrates:28.36g
10.31%
Sugar:5.93g
6.59%
Cholesterol:9.49mg
3.16%
Sodium:328.63mg
14.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.86g
45.72%
Vitamin K:240.62µg
229.16%
Fiber:20.79g
83.16%
Iron:6.13mg
34.07%
Vitamin C:26.96mg
32.68%
Vitamin A:1247.8IU
24.96%
Vitamin B3:3.28mg
16.39%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.69%
Potassium:340.86mg
9.74%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.45%
Folate:37.27µg
9.32%
Selenium:6.1µg
8.72%
Calcium:83.93mg
8.39%
Phosphorus:79.08mg
7.91%
Copper:0.14mg
7.23%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.92%
Magnesium:20.53mg
5.13%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.98%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.56%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.38%