East African Chicken & Lentil Stew | McCormick Gourmet

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pound (1.75 kg) bone-in chicken pieces
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) <a href='https://www.helloflavour.ca/recipes/berbere-seasoning-blend'>Berbere Seasoning Blend ,divided (see separate recipe)
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) vegetable oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried lentils
• 1 medium red bell pepper, roasted and chopped
• 1/2 can (398 ml) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 5 tsp (25 ml) basil leaves sweet (mccormick )
• 1 tsp (5 ml) cardamom ground (mccormick )
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sea salt grinder (club house)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed (or potato, carrot or chayote)
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) water
• 1 naan bread, plus additional to serve
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped (optional)
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges