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Smart Chicken and Dal

Smart Chicken and Dal

with Frizzled Shallots
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Calories
610 kcal
Protein
54g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Triticale
  • Wheat
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Gluten
  • Fish
  • Crustaceans
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2 unit(s)

Chicken Breasts

1 tbsp

Dal Spice Blend

(May be present: Milk, Soy, Sulphites, Triticale, Wheat, Tree nuts, Sesame, Mustard, Peanuts)

½ cup

Red Lentils

½ cup

Tikka Sauce

(Contains: Milk May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Gluten, Wheat, Fish, Tree nuts, Crustaceans, Milk, Sulphites, Soy, Egg)

1 unit(s)

Shallot

56 g

Baby Spinach

7 g

Cilantro

1 tbsp

Chicken Stock Powder

(Contains: Soy May be present: Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Triticale, Milk, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Peanuts)

2 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Puree

(May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Milk)

1 unit(s)

Carrot

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories610 kcal
Fat22 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Sugar13 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Protein54 g
Cholesterol140 mg
Sodium1290 mg
Trans Fat0.3 g
Potassium1800 mg
Calcium175 mg
Iron5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons
Slotted Spoon
Medium Bowl
Measuring Cups
Baking Sheet

Cooking Steps

Make frizzled shallots
1
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • While the pan heats, peel, then halve shallot lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch half-moons.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then shallots.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are golden-brown and smaller pieces start to crisp, 5-8 min. (NOTE: Keep your eye on shallots so they don't burn. If smaller pieces are at risk of burning, reduce heat to medium-low. Shallots will crisp up a little more while cooling.)
Prep and finish frizzled shallots
2
  • Remove the pan from heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving any oil in the pan.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over shallots.
  • While shallots frizzle, add lentils and 2 cups (4 cups) warm water to a medium bowl. Set aside to soak.
  • Peel, then quarter carrot lengthwise. Cut into 1/4-inch quarter-moons.
  • Roughly chop spinach.
  • Roughly chop cilantro.
Cook chicken
3
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and half the Dal Spice Blend.
  • When shallots are done, return the same pan with reserved shallot oil to medium.
  • Add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until melted.
  • Add chicken. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 1-2 min per side.
  • Transfer to an unlined baking sheet. Roast in the top of the oven until cooked through, 10-12 min.**
Start dal
4
  • Return the same pan to medium.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter, then carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly, 1-2 min.
  • Add ginger-garlic puree, half the tikka sauce (all for 4 ppl) and remaining Dal Spice Blend. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.
  • Add half the stock powder (all for 4 ppl) and lentils with soaking water. Cover, then bring to a boil over high, stirring occasionally.
Finish dal
5
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook, still covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft and creamy and carrots are tender, 16-20 min. (TIP: If dal reduces too quickly, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.)
  • Add spinach and half the cilantro. Stir until spinach wilts, 1 min.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Finish and serve
6
  • Thinly slice chicken.
  • Divide dal between plates. Top with chicken.
  • Sprinkle frizzled shallots and remaining cilantro over top.