Best Frugal Gourmets Chicken And Lentils Middle Eastern Style Recipes

Frugal Gourmet's Chicken and Lentils Middle Eastern Style image

Provided by Queen Dana

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups lentils
salt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
3 lbs frying chicken, cut up and pan browned
1/2 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups plain yogurt

Steps:

Soak lentils in 8 cups water in bowl for 5-6 hours. Place lentils w/ the water in a pot w/ the salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and dill weed. Simmer for about 1 hour, covered, until tender but not mushy.
Add the lemon juice to the lentil mixture. Place the chicken pieces in a casserole and pour the lentil mixture over them, and Top with the cheese, and Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for about 1 hr 15 minute (Might need to add extra water during baking.) Top w/yogurt before serving.
Smith suggests serving w/a crunchy bread, Spinach Salad, and a heavy red wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 981.5, Fat 59.3, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 282.3, Sodium 488.3, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 8, Protein 81.5

Frugal Gourmet's Chicken With Tomatoes, Shallots and Vermouth image

Provided by Queen Dana

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 frying chicken, cut into serving pieces
olive oil (for frying)
1/2 cup chopped shallot (can substitute red onion)
3 very ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and black pepper

Steps:

In a large frying pan, one with a cover, sauté the chicken in the olive oil. Remember, heat the pan first and then add the oil. When the chicken is brown, remove it to a heated platter and add the shallots or onions to the pan, Sauté for 3 minutes and then add the tomatoes and vermouth. Cook this until tomatoes are soft and tender and then return the chicken to the pan. Add the oregano, salt, and pepper, and cover. Simmer until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1051.5, Fat 69.7, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 345, Sodium 336.1, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 88.2