Lemon Garlic Chicken with Mjadra

Preparation

1. In a glass or metal bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes and 1/2 tablespoon of ground cumin to make a marinade. Add the chicken breasts, cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Place marinated chicken breasts in a shallow casserole dish in a single layer, and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165º F. While the chicken is baking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide bottom skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ground cumin and the oregano to the onions and saute 10 minutes more until the onions are browned. Remove from heat.
3. While the onions are cooking, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Let the bulgur soak up the water (about 10 minutes), then drain through a fine mesh strainer. In a small stockpot, add the lentils, 3 cups of water, and the bouillon cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes until lentils are tender, and remove from heat and drain. To serve, toss the bulgur and lentils together, divide the pilaf among four plates, and top each portion with caramelized onions. Serve with a chicken breast.