- High in protein
- High in dietary fibre
- Seafood free
- Shellfish free
- Sesame free
- Peanut free
- Nut free
A twist on the classic, this red lentil butter chicken makes a warming dinner. Serve it with naan bread, coriander and lime wedges.
- Serves4
- Cook time25 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 brown onion, halved, sliced
- 600g Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Thigh Fillets, halved
- 485g jar Coles Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce
- 400g can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (100g) dried red lentils
- 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
- Natural yoghurt, to serve
Nutritional information
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Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until onion softens. Season the chicken. Add to the pan and cook for 2-3 mins or until just brown all over.Step 2
Add the simmer sauce, tomato, lentils and stock to the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook, stirring often, for 20 mins or until lentils are tender, chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. Season.Step 3
Top the curry with the yoghurt. Season to serve.
Serve with... naan bread, lime wedges and coriander sprigs.
Easy butter chicken with red lentils
- Serves4
- Cook time25 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 brown onion, halved, sliced
- 600g Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Thigh Fillets, halved
- 485g jar Coles Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce
- 400g can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (100g) dried red lentils
- 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
- Natural yoghurt, to serve
Description
A twist on the classic, this red lentil butter chicken makes a warming dinner. Serve it with naan bread, coriander and lime wedges.
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until onion softens. Season the chicken. Add to the pan and cook for 2-3 mins or until just brown all over.Step 2
Add the simmer sauce, tomato, lentils and stock to the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook, stirring often, for 20 mins or until lentils are tender, chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. Season.Step 3
Top the curry with the yoghurt. Season to serve.
Serve with... naan bread, lime wedges and coriander sprigs.