Ground Chicken and Lentil Chili

• tablespoons olive oil↗3
• medium garlic cloves, finely chopped↗3
• medium onions, finely chopped↗2
• tablespoons chili powder↗2
• tablespoon mild paprika↗1
• teaspoon red pepper flakes↗1⁄2
• teaspoon red cayenne pepper↗1⁄2
• tablespoon ground cumin↗1
• teaspoon ground coriander↗1⁄2
• lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)↗1
• cup dried red lentils↗1
• cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)↗2
• (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes↗1
• tablespoon dried oregano↗1
• teaspoon sea salt↗1
• teaspoon sugar (optional)↗1
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium pot heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add chili powder, paprika, pepper flakes, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Saute, stirring constantly, for 2 additional minutes.

3. 3

   Add chicken, stir and mash with wooden spoon to break into fine pieces. cook until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover. Stir occasionally; cook until lentils are tender and chili is think, about 30 minutes. Add more broth if lentils absorb all liquid.