
High-Protein Chicken and Lentil Curry
A high-protein curry: chicken thighs and lentils simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce.
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the diced onion for 4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cubed chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Stir in the curry powder and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes and dry lentils, then pour in 2 cups of water.
Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 835
- Protein
- 27 g
- Carbs
- 46 g
- Fat
- 62 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 259 mg
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