Provençal Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Tapenade with Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs
Prep 20 min · Cook 28 min · Serves 2 · medium

Succulent pan-seared chicken thighs served over a bed of earthy French green lentils studded with briny olive tapenade, roasted root vegetables, and finished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of premium extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken thighs, skin-on bone-in, about 10 oz, room temperature
- 0.75 cup French green lentils (Puy lentils), rinsed
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 tbsp Sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 4 whole Garlic cloves, minced, divided
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra for garnish
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1.5 cups Vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 2 medium Carrots, cut into 1-inch batons
- 1 medium Parsnip, cut into 1-inch batons
- 5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp Capers, drained
- 0.5 whole Lemon, zest and juice


