NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

0.25 cup Dry green lentils

2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Carrot

0.25 cup Celery

1 clove Garlic

1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Dried thyme

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain thoroughly.

• 2

  In a small saucepan, heat 1 tsp of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened.

• 3

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and lentils, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

• 5

  While lentils simmer, brush the chicken breast with the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 6

  Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 7

  Slice the chicken and serve it over the warm braised lentils, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.