Hazelnut Wood Roasted Half Chicken and Lentils

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Roasted Hazelnut Wood Chicken Breast with a side of Lentils and fresh Green Salad.  Applied Annie’s Roasted Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Jans Dry Rub On/Under the Chicken skin.  Preheated the MAK 2 Star Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill to 350ºF using Hazelnut Blend BBQ Pellets. Took 1 hour and 15 minutes for the Chicken Breast to reach an Internal Temperature of 170ºF. Rested the Chicken under a foil tent for 20 minutes.

   

Lentils Side dish Recipe:

  • 10 oz (2½ cups) dried Lentils washed and drained
  • 6 cups of water (add more if needed while cooking)
  • 5 tsp Chicken Bouillon
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 tsp Crushed Garlic (10 cloves)
  • 1 can (14 oz) Italian Stewed Tomatoes
  • 3-4 Celery stalks

Combine Lentils, water, chicken bouillon, garlic, diced stewed tomatoes, and diced celery in medium pot. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes stirring occasionally until Lentils are tender. Add Lemon Juice. Salt and pepper to taste.

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