Instructions

  1. Fry the bacon quickly in the oil, then lift onto a plate.
  2. Add the chicken and brown on each side. Set aside with the bacon.
  3. Tip the onion and garlic into the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the flour and tomato paste, then stir over a low heat for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the wine, stock, lentils and thyme.
  6. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the mushrooms, bacon and chicken.
  8. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the chicken cooked.
  9. Season and serve.