Name: Roast Chicken Thighs with Lentil Stew
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 slice thick-cut bacon -; 1 small onion -; 1 qt. chicken stock or broth -; 8 clove garlic -; 1 tbsp. chopped garlic -; 1 medium carrot -; 1 small leek -; 1 large green bell pepper -; 1 c. green lentils -; 1 sprig thyme -; 4 large chicken thighs -; Salt -; pimentón de la Vera -; 2 tsp. sherry vinegar -

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Ingredients for - Roast Chicken Thighs with Lentil Stew

1. 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 2 slice thick-cut bacon -

3. 1 small onion -

4. 1 qt. chicken stock or broth -

5. 8 clove garlic -

6. 1 tbsp. chopped garlic -

7. 1 medium carrot -

8. 1 small leek -

9. 1 large green bell pepper -

10. 1 c. green lentils -

11. 1 sprig thyme -

12. 4 large chicken thighs -

13. Salt -

14. pimentón de la Vera -

15. 2 tsp. sherry vinegar -

How to cook deliciously - Roast Chicken Thighs with Lentil Stew

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the stock, whole garlic cloves, carrot, leek, bell pepper, lentils, and thyme and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a baking dish, drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pimentón. Roast on the top rack for about 40 minutes, until cooked through.

3. Stage

Discard the thyme sprig from the lentils. Transfer the garlic, carrot, leek, and bell pepper to a blender. Add 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and puree. Drain the lentils and return them to the pot. Stir in the pureed vegetables.

4. Stage

In a small skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil. Add the chopped garlic and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 teaspoon of pimentón. Scrape the mixture into the lentils and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt. Serve the lentils in bowls topped with the chicken.