Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn, Chicken, And Cashew

Name: Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn, Chicken, And Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup salted roasted cashews, roughly chopped; 1/2 medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup); 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 2 cups pearled barley; 1 can (15-ounce) coconut milk; 2 ears corn, kernels sliced off the cob (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro or parsley.

Servings: persons

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), rinsed and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews, roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup)
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 cups pearled barley
1 can (15-ounce) coconut milk
2 ears corn, kernels sliced off the cob (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro or parsley.

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1. Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and pepper.
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2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in cashews and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to a plate.
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3. Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot. Stir in onions and jalapeno and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute more. Add enough water to coconut milk to yield 2 cups liquid and add to pot. Bring liquid to a simmer, then cook, covered, over low heat until the barley is almost tender, about 40 minutes.
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4. Stir in corn. If mixture looks dry, stir in 1 1/4 cups more water; cover and cook until barley and corn are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
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5. Return chicken mixture to pot and stir well. Fold in herbs and more salt to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), rinsed and patted dry, 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn, Chicken, And Cashews falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn, Chicken, And Cashews

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