anya_sf
on February 17, 2018
Great flavor for a small amount of work! The recipe lends itself easily to variations. I used 4 oz smoked bacon (which was plenty), 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 4 carrots, 8 oz sliced mushrooms, regular brown lentils, 1 Tbsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp thyme (as well as the bay leaves, onion, and broth that are called for). I also stirred in 12 oz spinach at the end, after pressure cooking/venting. There is plenty of fat from the bacon, so I don't think bone-in, skin-on chicken is needed here, and boneless/skinless is so much easier to shred. I forgot the sherry vinegar at the end, but the stew was still amazing, although next time I'd definitely add it (lemon juice would also work). We ate this with bread, but it would also be great with pasta or mashed potatoes. From start to finish, it took just under an hour to make. A keeper.