Hearty Lemon Chicken Stew

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Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 2 sticks celery, chopped
  • 2 leeks, washed and chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, washed and diced
  • 2 lemons, zest of 1 and juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup of red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • 2 cups of chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup of cooked lentils
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of Olive Oil
  2. Sauté the chicken pieces until they are golden brown
  3. Add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, leeks and potatoes, add a little of the chicken stock, lemon zest, and sweat the vegetables for 15 minutes with the lid on the pan
  4. Stir in the remaining ingredients, replace the lid and simmer for 40 minutes until the vegetables are soft
  5. Divide into warmed bowls and finish with a swirl of Olive Oil and crusty bread
  • Servings : 4
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