Braised Chicken with Spinach and Lentils

Our braised chicken with spinach and lentils is low in fat and high in protein and fibre.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 x 170g chicken breast fillets, cut into 3cm cubes
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
1 cup (250ml) salt-reduced chicken stock
120g baby spinach leaves
2 x 400g cans brown lentils, rinsed, drained
4 crusty bread rolls, to serve

Method

Step 1. Heat oil in a deep fry-pan over medium-high heat. In 2 batches, add chicken and brown all over for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 2. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, celery stalk, garlic and thyme, then season. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until vegetables soften. Return chicken to pan with stock, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

Step 3. Stir in spinach, celery leaves and lentils, then cook for 3-4 minutes until spinach is wilted and lentils are warmed through. Serve with crusty bread.