Chicken & Lentil Bake

Calories/Macros: - 528kcal - 55g Protein - 32g Carbohydrate - 20g Fat Ingredients: - 200g chicken breast, diced - 1/2 cup dried lentils (green or brown), rinsed - 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes - 1 small onion, finely chopped -2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1 tablespoon olive oil Method: - Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). - In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. - Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned on all sides. - Stir in the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute. - In an oven-safe dish, combine the cooked chicken mixture, rinsed lentils, and diced tomatoes (with their juice). - Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through. - Serve hot and enjoy! Customisation Ideas: - If you are bulking - add some extra lentils and have some potatoes on the side to bump the carbs up. - If you’re trying to save calories where you can, opt for low calorie cooking spray instead of olive oil.