Lovely flavours come together in this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry
I love curries, so it is no surprise that there are many different ones to be found here on Slimming Eats
This one is packed with flavour and is really delicious, the sweet potato adds a natural sweetness to this against the heat of the chili’s.
This Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry can also easily be made SP friendly, by just switching out the sweet potato for some butternut squash. It is also gluten and dairy free.
I love to serve this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry with rice, but if you want to add more speed foods or are doing a SP day, then why not try it with my Roasted Cauliflower Rice
If you tried cauliflower rice before and wasn’t impressed, I recommend giving my version a go, roasting it in the oven gives it a lovely flavour. It’s my favorite way to cook it.
I hardly ever use Chicken Breast in a curry. I alway use thigh meat, as it takes on the flavour of the curry so much better. Chicken Breast is easy to overcook and dry out, so I only ever really use chicken breast, if I am baking it, or lightly pan frying, of course if you really don’t like thigh meat (I know some people don’t), feel free to use chicken breast, but reduce the cooking time slightly.
If you have a busy day ahead, then you will be pleased to know this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry can also be cooked in an instant pot or slow cooker.
Extra Easy – Syn Free per serving
SP friendly – Syn free per serving -substitute sweet potato for butternut squash (serve with my roasted cauliflower rice)
WW Smart Points - 6
- 6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bitesize pieces
- 1 sweet potato, roughly cubed (approx 400g)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 red chilli's, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- Some finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 tsp of cumin
- 2 tsp of coriander
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 cup (240ml) of chopped tomatoes or passata
- 1 cup (240ml) of chicken stock
- ⅓ cup (80ml) of red lentils (uncooked)
- salt and black pepper
- freshly chopped coriander
- Olive oil spray
- Spray a pan with olive oil spray
- Add the onion and fry until softened.
- Add the chicken, garlic and ginger and continue to cook until lightly brown.
- Add the carrots, sweet potato and spices and mix to coat.
- Add the lentils, passata and stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for approx 30 mins until chicken, sweet potato and lentils are cooked. If the sauce reduces down too much, add a little more stock or water.
- Season with some salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve topped with freshly chopped coriander and your choice of side.
Slow Cooker: Low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours
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I’m sold glad I found your site, your recipes are delicious. This veggie curry is scrumptious. Thanks for sharing it:)
Chicken Sweet Potato & lentil Curry
Sweet potato & red lentils are not free on an original day so this recipe would not be syn free without the rice
I just made the Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry – it was absolutely yummy! My family could not believe it was a ‘diet’ recipe! I will definitely make it again!
Sounds yum, must try this. Does it freeze well?
We had this last night – absolutely gorgeous. Thinking I might mix some pieces of apple through it before serving. Thanks so much 🙂
I am just making it right now. I have changed the chicken to pork as it’s first of January unlucky to eat chicken. I also swapped the sweet potatoes to normal ones as I haven’t had sweet ones. Let see what happens! 😉
I made this in my instant pot! An easy weeknight family dish! That’s great for freezing! I did less chili as it was also for my children. Still super tasty
Just made this in the Instant Pot, it was so tasty and everyone cleared their bowls. Thanks so much 🙂
Just made this and it was a hit with everyone. I doubled the ingredients so I could freeze a batch.
Your Chicken, sweet potato and lentil curry is DIVINE! I could eat it everyday. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
How would I make this in a slow cooker ?
Hi Daniell – the slow cooker timing is in the notes section of the recipe – 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.