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Chicken Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry (One-Pot)

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A flavorful and nutritious one-pot curry combining tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and red lentils in a spiced tomato-based sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • 200 g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 240 ml passata or crushed tomatoes
  • 240 ml chicken stock
  • 90 g red lentils
  • 2 red chilies, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or oil
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray a large pan with cooking spray and sauté onion over medium heat until soft.
  2. Add chicken, garlic, and ginger; cook until browned.
  3. Stir in carrot, sweet potato, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add lentils, passata, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until ingredients are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Notes

  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Use gluten-free stock for gluten-free version.
  • Thighs recommended for juiciness, but breasts can be used.
  • Add more stock if the curry thickens too much.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg