Kik Alicha (Mild Lentil Stew) with Chicken

10 min prep • 35 min cook

Kik Alicha (Mild Lentil Stew) with Chicken

A mild, turmeric-infused Ethiopian lentil stew paired with diced chicken for a complete, macro-balanced meal prep.

Nutrition per Serving

4 servings

285.39

Calories

38.78g

Protein

22.44g

Carbs

4.05g

Fat

4.33g

Fiber

54%

P/Cal Ratio

Ingredients

  • 1
    Chicken breast (raw)
    400 g
  • 2
    Garlic (raw)
    15 g
  • 3
    salt, black pepper, olive oil
  • 4
    Turmeric powder
    10 g
  • 5
    Onions (raw)
    200 g
  • 6
    Lentils (dry)
    300 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the lentils in water until very soft and mushy (about 20 minutes).

  2. 2

    In a separate large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the turmeric powder.

  3. 3

    Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned.

  4. 4

    Pour the cooked lentils into the pot with the chicken. Simmer together for 10 minutes so the chicken absorbs the mild turmeric flavor.

  5. 5

    Serve warm with Injera or rice.

Tags

meal-prepethiopianhigh-proteinlentilschicken