Chicken With Green Lentils

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If you read through my recipes you will find a number of recipes using lentils. over the past year or so of eating a healthier diet i have come to know and enjoy lentils a great deal. so, when i see a new recipe involving lentils i like to add it to my collection. this one i found in the winter 2008 version of the bbc easy cook magazine. the recipe says that it is able to be frozen.

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Steps

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Fry the bacon quickly in the oil , then lift onto a plate.

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Add the chicken and brown on each side.

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Set aside with the bacon.

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Stir in the flour and tomato paste , then stir over a low heat for 3 minutes.

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Add the wine , stock , lentils and thyme.

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Bring to the boil , reduce the heat , cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Stir in the mushrooms , bacon and chicken.

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Cover and simmer for 25 minutes , until the lentils are tender and the chicken cooked.

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Season and serve.

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Ingredients

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bacon, vegetable oil, skinless chicken thighs, onion, garlic clove, flour, tomato paste, dry white wine, chicken stock, green lentils, dried thyme, brown button mushrooms