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One-Pot Chicken Dal

Name: One-Pot Chicken Dal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian-Canadian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs, cubed; 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 can diced tomatoes (400ml); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp coriander; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp butter or ghee; fresh cilantro and lemon for serving

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35 min4340 cal

By ChickenRecipes.ca Team|October 1, 2024

Protein-packed chicken dal combines tender chicken with creamy red lentils in a warmly spiced, turmeric-golden broth. Everything cooks together in one pot for the easiest Indian-inspired dinner you can make. Comfort food that is healthy, affordable, and endlessly satisfying — and it tastes even better the next day.

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Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

340

Calories

36g

Protein

10g

Fat

28g

Carbs

Fiber8g

Sugar4g

Sodium520mg

Reviews

4.9 / 5 (543 reviews)

Tyler U.

Feb 26, 2025

My family loved this recipe. Will definitely make again!

Ryan G.

Nov 27, 2025

This is comfort food at its finest. Pure perfection.

Daniel D.

Dec 4, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Emily X.

Feb 28, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

5 min

Cook:

30 min

Total:

35 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Red lentils break down naturally — no need to mash. They create their own creamy texture.
2Rinse lentils thoroughly until water runs clear to remove starch.
3A tadka (tempered spices in hot oil) drizzled on top takes this to the next level.