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    Ginger Curry Chicken with Lentils and Leeks (TNT)

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    Post by pstarkoski Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:19 am

    Hi....
    We had this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The only thing that I changed is that I used fresh spinach instead of baby bok choy....but only because I had the spinach on hand. I am sure the bok choy would be wonderful too!
    Enjoy,
    hugs,
    peg



    Ginger Curry Chicken with Lentils and Leeks
    Prep: 25 min.
    Cook: 55 min.

    Ingredients


    3
    lb. meaty chicken pieces
    2
    Tbsp. curry powder
    1/2
    tsp. sea salt or salt
    2
    Tbsp. cooking oil
    1
    Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
    2
    large leeks, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and sliced
    1
    small orange, cut in wedges
    1
    cup French lentils, rinsed and drained
    1
    14-oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1
    cup dry white wine (optional)
    1
    to 2 heads baby bok choy, separated into individual leaves
    Directions
    1.
    Skin chicken, if desired. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon curry powder and salt. Brown chicken pieces, half at a time if necessary, in 4-quart Dutch oven in hot oil over medium-high heat. Remove from pan. Add ginger, leeks, orange wedges, and remaining curry powder. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until leeks are tender.

    2.
    Stir in lentils, broth, and wine. Return chicken pieces to pan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F).

    3.
    Remove chicken; stir bok choy into lentil mixture. Use slotted spoon to serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

    Recipe Source:
    http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/ginger-curry-chicken-with-lentils-and-leeks/
     

    Ginger Curry Chicken with Lentils and Leeks (TNT) L_R122754


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    hugs,
    peg

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