Enjoy a bowl of this delicious Syn Free Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry which can be cooked on the stove top or in an Instant Pot
I love curries, so it is no surprise that there are many different curry recipes to be found here on Slimming Eats. One of my favourites is this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry which comes packed with flavour and is really delicious with the sweet potato adding a yummy natural sweetness against the heat of the chili.
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.
Serve this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry with some perfectly cooked basmati rice, but if you want to add more speed foods or are doing an SP day, then why not try it with my Roasted Cauliflower Rice
Have you tried cauliflower rice before and was not impressed? give my version a go, roasting it in the oven gives it a lovely flavour and is my favourite way to cook cauliflower rice.
I hardly ever use Chicken Breast in a curry. I always 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.
Don't like thigh meat (I know some people don't)? feel free to use chicken breast, but reduce the cooking time slightly.
Do 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.
An instant pot is basically a 7in1 cooker, which can slow cook, pressure cooks, sauté and has various settings for soup, chilli, rice, porridge etc.
What Kitchen Items do I need to make this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry?
- Deep Saucepan or Instant Pot
- Kitchen Scales
- Measuring Jug
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Santoku Knife (perfect knife for chopping veg)
- Chopping Board
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Syn Free Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry (Stove Top and Instant Pot)
Lovely flavours come together in this Chicken, Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry which can be cooked on the stove top or in an Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 600g/21oz boneless and skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bitesize pieces
- 1 sweet potato, roughly cubed (approx 200g)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 red chillis, 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
- 1 cup (240ml) of passata (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 cup (240ml) of water (or can use chicken stock)
- 90g/3.2oz of red lentils (uncooked)
- salt and black pepper
- freshly chopped coriander
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
Stove Top:
- Spray a pan with cooking 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 water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for approx 35-40 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.
Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- Spray the inner pan of the instant pot with cooking oil spray and set to sautés mode.
- Once hot, Add 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 water
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot
- Press the “manual” button and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 mins
- When the instant pot finishes cooking allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 mins and then release any remaining pressure manually.
- Season as needed with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander
- Serve with your choice of sides
Notes
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - Syn Free per serving
- WW Smart Points - 4 per serving
- SP - swap sweet potato for butternut squash and serve with cauliflower rice
Slow Cooker: cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours
*suitable for freezing
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 277Total Fat 5.8gSaturated Fat 1.3gCholesterol 111mgSodium 507mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 9.3gSugar 8.7gProtein 34.1g
SpicieFoodie says
I'm sold glad I found your site, your recipes are delicious. This veggie curry is scrumptious. Thanks for sharing it:)
Anonymous says
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
Kate Chicken says
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!
Marian Hughes says
Sounds yum, must try this. Does it freeze well?
Marian Hughes says
We had this last night - absolutely gorgeous. Thinking I might mix some pieces of apple through it before serving. Thanks so much 🙂
Magdolna Szilvia Molnár says
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! 😉
Paula says
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
Sandra Webster says
Just made this in the Instant Pot, it was so tasty and everyone cleared their bowls. Thanks so much 🙂
Sam Stuart says
Just made this and it was a hit with everyone. I doubled the ingredients so I could freeze a batch.
Claire says
Your Chicken, sweet potato and lentil curry is DIVINE! I could eat it everyday. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Daniell says
How would I make this in a slow cooker ?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Daniell - the slow cooker timing is in the notes section of the recipe - 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
Sally says
I was looking for a chicken and lentil curry when I found this recipe, it's delicious.
Jonathan Roberts says
This looks lovely. Could you cook it in an Actifry?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Jonathan - having never tried I couldn't honestly say. Do let me know if you try.
Babs says
that is the most delicious curry I have had. Thank to Siobhan, I could have eaten the whole lot!!! Please everybody make this. I did it in the slow cooker and have enough to freeze, if it gets that far! I had it with rice which I flavour with a chicken stick cube, makes all the difference. enjoy
Whitney says
Hi
I have never commented on any recipe site before, but, I have to say your recipes are just great. I have yet to find a bad one. I am cooking this tonight and know it will be just as great as your other recipes.
My husband and I find the actual Slimming World recipes very bland and lacking in flavour; not so with yours! Thank you so much for sharing; you are a Slimming World life saver!
Whitney
Sarah says
I made this last night with just a few changes. I swapped lentils for chickpeas and added cauliflower and it was delicious! But we’ve had leftovers today and it’s even better! Filling enough to not need rice! Will definitely make this again!