Paprika & Cinnamon Roast Chicken with Lentils
This Paprika & Cinnamon Roast Chicken with Lentils provides 20g protein and 252 calories per serving — a moderate-protein dinner option that doubles as a volume meal. Quick stovetop prep makes 6 servings, letting you cover multiple days with one cooking session. Build this when you need lower-calorie dinners during cutting phases while maintaining structure and satiety.
Ingredients
- •Lentils, Dry(360g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(720g)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(180g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Paprika, Ground(8g)
- •Cumin, Ground(8g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •Cinnamon, Ground(3g)
- •Chicken, Whole
- •Carrots
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2In a 5-quart braiser or 12-inch cast iron skillet , combine the lentils and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over high heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to mix well.
- 4Pat the chicken completely dry inside and out. Season the chicken all over, inside and out, with the salt and pepper.
- 5Coat the entire chicken with 1/4 cup of the yogurt sauce. Place the chicken on top of the lentils in the braiser and arrange the carrots around the chicken. Roast the chicken for 15 minutes per pound. Begin checking for doneness when 20 minutes remain. The chicken is done when the internal temperature taken at the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and the juices run clear. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes.
- 6Spread the remaining yogurt onto a platter. Spoon the lentils on top of the yogurt, then add the carrots and chicken. Sprinkle with parsley before carving and serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
252
calories
20g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 174 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.4g
6 servings per batch · ~217g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Paprika & Cinnamon Roast Chicken with Lentils have per serving?
Each serving contains 20g of protein and 252 calories with 2g fat and 42g carbs. The very low fat content makes this one of the leanest options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Paprika & Cinnamon Roast Chicken with Lentils take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-makes 6 servings on the stovetop. You can prep 6 full dinners in a single cooking session.
Is Paprika & Cinnamon Roast Chicken with Lentils good for fat loss?
At 252 calories per serving with only 2g fat and high carbs from lentils, this recipe is better suited for maintenance or muscle gain phases rather than strict fat loss. The low calorie count and lentil-based carbs do provide volume for satiety if used strategically during a mild deficit.
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