Crockpot Chicken and Lentils

재료

• 3 tsps crumbled bay leaves, whole
• 1/2 티스푼 ground cumin
• 1/2 티스푼 curry powder
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/2 티스푼 pepper
• 1/4 티스푼 cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsps italian seasoning
• 1 tsp sage
• 1/2 티스푼 ground turmeric
• 1 티스푼 seasoning salt
• 2 cups sesame and ginger teriyaki marinade
• 8 쪽, 뼈와 껍질 제외함 chicken breasts
• 4 컵 chicken stock
• 3 줄기, 큰 celery, chopped
• 1/4 컵 garlic, crushed
• 1 개 대형 onion
• 3 중간크기 통째 roma tomatoes
• 2 컵 lentils
• 15 온스 black beans

조리법

1. Soak the lentils in water and marinate the chicken (cut into large cubes) over night.
2. In a large crockpot, place chopped chicken, chopped onion, celery, lentils, black beans, garlic and dry seasonings.
3. Simmer remaining marinade from chicken, until reduced 50% and then add to crockpot along with the chicken stock.
4. Cook on low-medium for 10 hours, until chicken can be broken up with wooden spoon.
5. Add tomatoes and if using fresh herbs, approximately 1-2 hours before serving.
6. Freeze leftovers for a quick dinner or divide for easy to heat lunches. The cayenne is optional.
7. Note: have fun with the flavors and enjoy a comforting bowl on a cold day!
8. Tip: soak the lentils with 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda overnight and be sure to rinse thoroughly to help minimize the effects of the gas with beans.