Rfissa (Chicken with Lentils over Msemen)

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 tbsp ras el hanout
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cups water
• 6 pieces msemen or torn flatbread
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a large pot and brown chicken pieces with onions.
2. 2Stir in ras el hanout, turmeric, ginger, and fenugreek, then add water.
3. 3Bring to a boil, add lentils, and simmer 45-50 minutes until chicken and lentils are tender.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper and let the broth reduce slightly.
5. 5Layer torn msemen or flatbread in a serving dish and ladle the chicken, lentils, and broth over the top.
6. 6Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

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