One-Pot Harissa Chicken and Lentils
A flavor-packed dish featuring juicy chicken thighs cooked with lentils and spicy harissa paste, perfect for shared meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: North African
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by chopping your onion and mincing your garlic.
- Heat the oil: In a large pot, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the aromatics: Toss in the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the chicken: Push the onions aside and place the chicken thighs skin-side down. Let them sear for about 4-5 minutes.
- Spice it up: Flip the chicken, then stir in the harissa paste, cumin, and paprika.
- Add lentils and broth: Pour in the lentils and chicken broth, then give it a good stir.
- Simmer down: Bring the pot to a gentle simmer, then cover and let cook for about 25-30 minutes.
- Final touches: Check that the chicken is cooked through and taste for seasoning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: one-pot, harissa, chicken, lentils, easy recipe, comfort food