Chicken on Lentils

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps cumin, dried groundNutrition
• 1 dash pepperNutrition
• 1 dash saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp olive oilNutrition
• 2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breastNutrition
• 1 lemon zest and juiceNutrition
• 3 medium slices bacon, fat removed and finely dicedNutrition
• 1 cup flat leaf parsley, tornNutrition
• 1 cup cherry quarteredNutrition
• 140 g brown lentilsNutrition

Directions

1. 1Rub breasts (chicken not your own) with olive oil, cumin and lemon zest. Leave for 20 minutes.
2. 2Sear chicken on high in non-stick fry pan to seal. Pop into oven 350 °F (180 °C) for about 10 minutes to cook through.
3. 3Fry bacon in non stick pan until golden and crispy. Add rinsed lentils and tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat through. Remove from heat.
4. 4Fold parsley through lentils, serve in a mound on plate with chicken sliced and fanned on top.
5. 5Sprinkle lemon juice over dish. May serve with a chunk of lemon.

Nutrition per serving

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