Frugal Gourmet's Chicken and Lentils Middle Eastern Style

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• salt
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
• 3 lbs frying chicken, cut up and pan browned
• 1/2 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups plain yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Soak lentils in 8 cups water in bowl for 5-6 hours. Place lentils w/ the water in a pot w/ the salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and dill weed. Simmer for about 1 hour, covered, until tender but not mushy.

2. 2

   Add the lemon juice to the lentil mixture. Place the chicken pieces in a casserole and pour the lentil mixture over them, and Top with the cheese, and Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for about 1 hr 15 minute (Might need to add extra water during baking.) Top w/yogurt before serving.

3. 3

   Smith suggests serving w/a crunchy bread, Spinach Salad, and a heavy red wine.