Frugal Gourmets Chicken And Lentils Middle Eastern Style Recipes

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.

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.