11/09/2026
🛒🍛 Friday supper is sorted with Pick n Pay!
For a warm and comforting end to the week, try this Halaal-friendly Chicken & Lentil Curry — a hearty, budget-friendly dish that’s perfect for a Friday Jummah supper with the family. 😍
Tender chicken, wholesome lentils and fragrant spices come together in one delicious pot, and you can find all the ingredients you need at Pick n Pay.
Make Friday supper warm, filling and Halaal-friendly — find everything you need at Pick n Pay. 🛒💙
👩🍳 Recipe credit: Hey Taylor
⏱️ 45 mins | 👩🍳 Easy | 🍽️ Serves 4
🛒 WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
🍗 800g chicken pieces
🥣 250g brown lentils
🧅 1 large onion
🧄 3 garlic cloves
🫚 2cm fresh ginger
🌶️ 2 tbsp curry powder
✨ 1 tsp turmeric
🍅 400g canned chopped tomatoes
🥣 500ml chicken stock
🫗 2 tbsp cooking oil
🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
🌿 Fresh coriander
👩🍳 LET’S COOK:
1️⃣ Rinse the lentils. Chop the onion, mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
2️⃣ Heat the oil and cook the onion for 5–7 mins until soft.
3️⃣ Add the garlic and ginger, then stir in the curry powder and turmeric for 30 seconds.
4️⃣ Add the chicken, season and brown lightly for about 5 mins.
5️⃣ Add the tomatoes, stock and lentils. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30–35 mins until the chicken is cooked and the lentils are tender.
6️⃣ Stir occasionally and add a little extra water or stock if needed.
7️⃣ Finish with fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice or warm roti. 🍚😍
✨ Hey Taylor Tip: Add a green chilli with the garlic and ginger if you like a little extra heat.
